Electrical Programmer PLC

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Keith Company, designs and manufacture state-of-the-art industrial furnaces, kilns, and ovens sold to domestic and international customers. We are currently seeking an Electrical Programmer PLC to join our team.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Programmer PLC is responsible for the layout, wiring, implementation and testing of the electrical systems on all manufactured products. This involves day-to-day operation with actual manufacturing processes of building furnace equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for machine control and monitoring
Experienced in the use of a variety of electrical control devices (Controllers, PLC, VFD).
Participate in fieldwork including installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automation systems
Knowledge of 3-phase, single phase, AC and DC circuits.
Knowledge of 4-20mA and 0-10V loops.
Proficiency with PLC platforms (e.g., RSLogix/Studio 5000, TIA Portal)
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
Troubleshoot and develop ladder logic, structured text, and function block programs to support safe and efficient equipment operation
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:
Willing to travel domestically & internationally. Position may involve access to information subject to ITAR; applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations.
Industrial Automation Experience
Good interpersonal and people management skills.
Meets goals on time and within budget.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Knowledge MS Office (Excel, Word, and MS Team).

Education and Experience:
Minimum of 3 years prior work experience related to electrical systems.
Experience with gas burner systems or HVAC background is helpful.
High school diploma/GED and Trade Tech, or college degree.
Experience in forklift driving, scissor lift, and other common shop machinery is helpful.
Has a valid drivers license and a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, kneeling at the workstation and manufacturing.
Be able to lift to 45 pounds at times.
Excellent eyesight and color vision.
Good dexterity and physical stamina.
Able to physically perform the duties required by this job stand, sit, be mobile, stretch, lean, climb, kneel, crawl on knees, belly crawl, lay on back, work with back, shoulders, and arms, work with fingers and hands; up close and distance vision, ability to adjust depth perception, color vision.

Work Environment and Benefits:
This job is suited for somebody who likes working in a small team for customers in the aerospace, aircraft, medical, and energy sectors.
We offer a challenging, creative, and service-minded working environment. The vast majority of our staff have a long tenure with our Company and have a strong sense of accountability. We welcome our new staff members to the opportunity to feel at home with us too.