Senior PLC Programming Technician

About the Role

Validates the design and specifications of electrical/electronic systems for packaging and processing equipment. Participates in the final development of packaging and processing equipment and assists in the development of specifications for new equipment. Recommends revisions to existing specifications and procedures and assists in the development of specifications for new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, installs, debugs and maintains new electrical/electronic systems for packaging and processing equipment to improve performance or accommodate new product.
• Troubleshoots electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems; makes repairs or adjusts equipment as needed.
• Program PLC's, AC/DC drives and Servo Drives.
• Modify robot, PLC programs, and human machine screen interfaces (HMI's) as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment consisting of controllers, robotics and programmable logic controllers.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating installation of new electronic systems.
• Performs maintenance on precision measuring and gauging instruments and electronic test equipment used by the Electric Shop.

Skills & Experience

• Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• PLC Proficiency: Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming with the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, ELAU, etc.
• Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up. Experience with logic auto-generation from templates is a plus.
• Must have technical knowledge and electrical skills congruent with the requirement of holding a journeyman's license, and demonstrated competencies per the electrical competency model.
• Must be experienced in safety regulations of Mary Kay Inc. and all local and national safety requirements.
• Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk for extended periods of time. Shift or schedule change may be necessary due to changing business needs.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to odors, noise, dust, vibrations, fumes, gases, heat, cold, chemicals and weather conditions.
• Subject to hazards such as electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, temperature extremes, and high places.
• May be on call and possibly called to work at night or on weekends.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.

Pay & Schedule

• Full-time employment, Monday-Friday (40 hrs/week)
• Work schedule: 8:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Benefits

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision) – 1st day of work
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off – 4.667 hrs/month accrual
• Vacation – 6.667 hrs/month accrual
• 401(k) plan
• Free access to on-site fitness center and on-site clinic