Technician, Electrician/PLC - Panama Schedule

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. The Electrical & Instrumentation PLC Specialist is responsible for performing installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements on production equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electrical and PLC tasks including calibrating, monitoring, repairing, and maintaining transmitters, controllers, plant safety systems, power systems, and sensors.
• Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with communication software, preferably Allen Bradley controllers.
• Study and record time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and retain information, methods, and processes.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical instrumentation, equipment, and associated electrical/electronic controls for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Install and troubleshoot a variety of photo-eyes and proxies.
• Perform maintenance, installation, and preventative maintenance on all production and facilities equipment.
• Program and set up variable frequency drives.
• Set up remote access 24/7 to control logic systems in the plant.
• Coordinate efforts with management, production, quality, maintenance, and other personnel to effectively utilize all equipment and processes and work toward continuous process improvement.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors to obtain needed parts, equipment, and technical knowledge.
• Maintain company objectives and departmental budgets.
• Complete all required paperwork as directed by management.
• Assist production personnel to change over production equipment and maximize production efficiency as dictated by production schedules.
• Train other maintenance and production personnel to safely, effectively, and efficiently use production and facilities equipment.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Perform other job duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years minimum experience in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment with automated equipment.
• Must be able to operate a forklift, manlift, and basic power tools.
• Basic math abilities to calculate times, speeds, temperatures, etc.
• Ability to function as a team player under demanding circumstances.
• Ability to recognize and utilize the proper Personal Protective Equipment for specific tasks.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC equipment is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Accessible for remote access 24/7 to control logic system in the plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of computers and touch screen controls.
• PLC (programmable logic controller) experience.
• 2-year degree in Electronics or equivalent certification.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 75 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).
• Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals. Work on a ladder or in a lift at heights up to 35 feet, work in extreme heat or cold, crouch & bend sufficiently to perform equipment installations, repairs, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Climb steps and ladders.
• Vision: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.
• Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

Pay

Pay range for this position is $34.60 - $51.90 per hour plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.