PLC Technician - 3rd Shift

Summary:  The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician is primarily responsible for planning, directing, executing and finalizing projects regarding the programmable logic controls (PLC) and human machine interface (HMI). The Programmable Logic Controller Technician is a professional who has working knowledge of the technical details and maintains industry knowledge, who manages projects within discipline, who embraces a mindset of thorough planning and continuous improvement, who is rigorously dedicated to extraordinary quality and customer service, who continuously strives to improve communication channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following. Other duties as assigned.

• Tests faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applies knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Inspects components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation including blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications.
• Installs repaired equipment in various settings.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and HMI control devices.
• Uses and maintains electrical related software programs.
• Works with corporate IT department on data transfer and reporting requirements.
• Provides technical expertise in automation and systems to team members.
• Trains and provides job aids, SOP’s and written instructions to peers, team members, and operating and maintenance personnel.
• Installs and maintains Inverter control packages.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains Communications Networks (fiber and copper).
• Responds to "call-ins" outside of work schedule.
• Provides professional service.
• Works continuously to improve existing systems and new projects.
• Works effectively, efficiently and positively with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
• Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Two years’ experience in development, installation, and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI and motor control systems

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience working with Microsoft Office, MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP in multi-domain environment. 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Specialized training in PLC control and machine control.
• Ladder logic.
• Function Block Diagram.
• Statement List.
• File Structure, program organization.
• Documentation (Instruction, rung, section).
• Functional requirements specification.
• HMI knowledge: object type, screen layouts, animation, alarms, scripting.
• Knowledge of NEC codes, NFPA codes, IEC codes, etc.
• Diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand drawings for electrical controls and mechanical parts.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet project/task deadlines.

Language Skills: 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:  

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)