PLC Technician

Job Summary: As a PLC Manufacturing Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our production equipment is operating efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with our Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels. You must have a strong background in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), industrial electronics and maintenance. Sign- On Bonus $1,500 for *qualified applicants. Responsibilities: Set up and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on equipment used in the production process. Perform preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as required to ensure a smooth operation. Assist Engineering with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment. Maintain equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Document all process changes. Mix silicone/solvent-based formulation which is used for the lubrication of needles (Sharps Department Only) Uses viscometer to ensure solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters. Support Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within defined parameters. Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR) are maintained. Provide Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information. Provide leadership to other associates in trouble-shooting production equipment. Coordinate and support other maintenance duties as required. Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues. Reports directly to Production Maintenance and indirectly to Production. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED + a minimum of 4 years of Industrial/Manufacturing experience or equivalent experience + education Vocational/Technical School Curriculum required (see below listed classes) Relevant experience may be substituted for individual courses or Associates Degree with a Major in Industrial Electronics or similar field (strongly preferred) Able to work an 8 hours, Monday through Friday, night shift, 12AM - 8AM Able to interpret and comprehend basic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) ladder logic. Able to trouble shoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) (Allen Bradley preferred) Possess proficient skills in electrical industrial systems. Able to comprehend and adhere to specifications, procedures, requirements both written and verbal. Relevant Fields: Electrical / Electronics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial Programmer, Electrician. Vocational/Technical School (Curriculum): Industrial Electricity AC/DC Circuits I & II Control Circuits Programmable Controllers Programmable Controllers Applications Industrial Instrumentation Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications