PLC Systems Technician (3rd Shift)

PLC Systems Technician (3rd Shift) Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World. Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. **The Impact You’ll Make in this Role** The PLC Systems Technician assumes area of responsibility and technical leadership for maintaining control systems, PLC logic, electrical components, equipment reliability, parameter set up, diagnosing machine behavior and resolving complex issues. This position will provide PLC Systems support for new equipment installations while supporting the full life cycle of our assets including ownership for improving and renewing our legacy control systems. Support the development and implementation of maintenance procedures and techniques for a safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant equipment and process automation. Responsibilities Lead asset ownership for assigned areas, evaluating equipment needs to determine cost effectiveness and feasibility of repair versus replacement, and reviewing and analyzing production performance reports to identify possible improvements in maintenance techniques and procedures. Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel in diagnosing, troubleshooting, determining root causes of failures, and eliminating equipment problems. Provide advanced support for troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and improvement of system components. Lead the development and deployment of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, including analyzing available data to improve job plans and frequency. Troubleshoot and solve complex electrical and pneumatic systems and design problems, and update wiring/pneumatic schematics and prints. Follow the maintenance work management process, utilizing the maintenance management software to identify equipment problems, obtain parts, document findings, track personal labor hours and material on jobs, and capture repair history. Contribute to Manufacturing Conscious Engineering by participating in the development and coordination of engineering projects, including design, automation, vision, procurement and installation of new equipment and modification of existing equipment. Skills and Expertise Minimum: Two (2) year Technical Degree/Diploma in an engineering related field (Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Robotics & Automation, etc.). Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs in a private, public, government, or military environment. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Experience with reliability analysis and predictive technologies (e.g., Ultrasonic testing, Thermal Imaging, Pareto Analysis, Root Cause Analysis techniques). Good documentation skills. Ability to read, understand, and update electrical prints. Excellent written and oral communication skills to a diverse audience. Advanced understanding of controls logic, PLC programming and networking systems. Pay & Benefits Starting rate of pay: $31.40. Eligible for a range of benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information available at: Travel N/A Relocation Assistance Not authorized Legal Eligibility Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). EEO Statement 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3M