PLC Controls Technician
About The Position
This role is part of our Dairy Foods division, which produces dairy products that represent real, simple goodness. We believe in the power of every drop of milk our farmers produce, and through innovation and improved production, we bring a little good to people's lives. The Maintenance Controls Technician job duties: Program and maintain numerous process meters and transmitters. Examples: flow, level, pressure, temperature Troubleshoot Wonderware software related issues AS-I Fieldbus configuration and trouble shooting Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs, control components - photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, and variable frequency drives (VFD's) Calibrate process instrumentation per work instructions Provide maintenance support for all production and utilities related issues Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, disassemble, examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear, repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment Must be willing to work on mechanical issues and be mentored by maintenance personnel
Requirements
- 3+ years' experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance
- Basic computer skills
- Experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, conveyers, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps
- Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experience
- Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Allen Bradley
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years' experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance
- Two-year associate's degree in an established Electrical Technology Program.
- Experience with PLC's, HMI's, AC drives and industrial networks - Allen-Bradley preferred
- Certificate from an accredited school for Controls System or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Program and maintain numerous process meters and transmitters. Examples: flow, level, pressure, temperature
- Troubleshoot Wonderware software related issues
- AS-I Fieldbus configuration and trouble shooting
- Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs, control components - photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, and variable frequency drives (VFD's)
- Calibrate process instrumentation per work instructions
- Provide maintenance support for all production and utilities related issues
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, disassemble, examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear, repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
- Must be willing to work on mechanical issues and be mentored by maintenance personnel
Benefits
- Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
