PLC Technician

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, focusing on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with company match/contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay

$39.00 - $46.00 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential for night shift.

Schedule

3rd shift, Monday - Friday (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components.
• Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration.
• Program and modify PLC logic using standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block).
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Support mechanical technicians as needed (approximately 30% of the time).
• Utilize predictive measures to enhance reliability and implement continuous reliability improvement (CRI) standards and practices.
• Respond to emergencies with immediate action to address breakdowns and other suddenly developed conditions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on professional experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment (required).
• Experience in ladder logic programming in Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 Software (preferred).
• Proficient in programming user-defined tags, add-on instructions, and structured text programming (preferred).
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP) (preferred).
• Experience in editing HMI applications in FactoryTalk View Studio (preferred).