PLC & Instrumentation (Automation and Controls) Technician

Dairy Farmers of America•Orange City, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

T.G. Lee Dairy has immediate job openings for a well-versed PLC & Instrumentation Technician. This role involves installing, monitoring, and repairing PLC devices (Programmable Logic Control) and related functions, including hardware (microchips, wiring) and software programs. The technician will support PLCs, HMIs (Human Machine Interface), instrumentation, and other electronics, ensuring equipment operates at desired capacity and produces a quality product. This position requires working with a limited degree of supervision, completing and/or providing guidance on complex problems and new assignments, and functioning as a go-to subject matter resource.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
PLC control systems, power distribution systems, sensors, transmitters, automatic valves and other integrated electromechanical systems
Basic knowledge of boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration system, wastewater system
General knowledge of blueprints; able to read equipment specifications and installation instructions
Able to read blueprint and ladder logic
Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
Able to perform electrical repairs such as motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs
Able to perform complex or complicated activities/repairs independently
Able to complete projects from planning to installation
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to work effectively in a team environment
Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.
Certification and/or License – state certified electrician license and other certifications and/or licenses may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, and field devices
Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power and motor control systems and frequency drives
Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance
Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
Monitor PLC devices and systems to ensure functionality
Test connections between PLC devices and other equipment
Conduct regular safety inspections
Continuously work with the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels as well as an accurate accountability of asset performance
Maintain and repair equipment in all areas of the plant/plant utilities as needed and assist with set up and installation of new equipment utilities (e.g., compressed air/pneumatics, water systems, refrigeration, steam, heat, ventilation, etc., equipment)
Provide technical support for users and other technicians
Train and mentor team members to include other technicians and operators
Document and maintain procedural documents
Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements