PLC Technician

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting 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 can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

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

Starting rate of pay:

$39.00 - $46.00 per hr plus $1.50 Shift diff on night shift.

Shifts Available and Hours:

3rd shift M - F (11.00PM - 7.00AM).

What you will be doing

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for and observes unusual sounds or operations from equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variation with supervisors, operator, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• 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 physical structure of 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.
• Work with limited supervision.
• 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.
• Liaison between the engineering team and maintenance for project design, installations, and start-up.
• Help to maintain control of PLC programs and document any changes to programs.
• Work safely always by abiding with company safety policies including, but not limited to 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 be able to transfer that to machine PLC programs.
• Will be responsible for all systems and for mentoring and training other maintenance technicians on the proper ways to troubleshoot and read the ladder logics behind the PLC’s.
• Will read and interpret schematics.
• Will specify materials and codes.
• Sponsor and support of all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 1yr related PLC experience and/or training or equivalent combination education and experience.
• Must have five years’ experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or G.E.D 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.

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 View email address on jobs.hydro.com