PLC Technician

About the role

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with operations in over 40 countries and employs approximately 20,000 people. Founded in 1905, Hydro focuses on transforming natural resources into valuable products while prioritizing a safe and positive workplace for its 30,000 employees across 140 locations.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for and observes unusual sounds or operations from equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses variations with supervisors, operators, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machinery.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment.
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Works with limited supervision to program equipment using buttons, keys, and PLC downloads to program automated machinery, such as robots, operate automated machinery, test for malfunctions, and verify repairs.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Liaises between the engineering team and maintenance for project design, installations, and start-up.
• Maintains control of PLC programs and documents any changes to programs.
• Works safely always by adhering to company safety policies, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Able to program or modify programs for Siemens and Allen Bradley Drives.
• Will troubleshoot, make changes/modifications, and install upgrades to the current PLC programs.
• Able to understand the complex equipment process/theory of operation and transfer this knowledge to machine PLC programs.
• Responsible for all systems and mentors and trains other maintenance technicians on proper troubleshooting and reading ladder logic behind PLC's.
• Reads and interprets schematics.
• Specifies materials and codes.
• Sponsors and supports all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year related PLC experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have five years' experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Computer literacy required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Basic ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.
• Experience editing, adjusting, and reading programs, including making changes to panel views.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Working knowledge of quality standards.
• Knowledge of safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work well with employees at all levels, with willingness to learn new processes and work with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retail Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay and Schedule

• Starting rate of pay: $39.00 - $46.00 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential for night shifts.
• Shifts Available and Hours: 3rd shift Monday through Friday (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM).

Equal Opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com