PLC Maintenance Tech

Nucor•El Paso, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant machinery and equipment. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Problem Analysis and Resolution: Analyze machinery and equipment issues, disassemble, replace or repair parts, and reassemble for optimal functionality. • Supervision: Provide guidance and direction to assigned helpers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. • Technical Proficiency: Utilize prints, drawings, and verbal instructions to execute maintenance tasks with precision and accuracy. • Repair: Respond to work orders, diagnose machinery problems, and perform necessary electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs. • Collaboration: Collaborate with supervision to identify needs for tooling and machining operations. • Installation of Equipment: Install new equipment, run wiring, establish distribution boxes, and ensure proper equipment alignment to meet operational requirements. • Equipment Familiarity: Familiarize yourself with equipment installed under contractual services and ensure compliance with maintenance protocols. • Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance: Conduct minor plumbing repairs and normal electrical maintenance on electronic equipment, escalating complex issues to supervision when necessary. • Tool Utilization: Utilize a variety of tools and equipment, including grinders, drill presses, and electrical gauges, to perform maintenance tasks. • Material Handling: Safely operate material handling devices to transport materials to and from work locations. • Reporting and Communication: Identify and report any improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, or unusual conditions to supervision. • Work Area Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment, adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. • Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance operations and monitor stock supplies, notifying supervision of low or out-of-stock conditions. • PLC Troubleshooting: Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and programming PLCs to ensure optimal equipment performance, including experience with machine PLCs and automation. • Adherence to Safety Policies: Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical ability and knowledge to service onsite machinery and equipment.
Electrical knowledge (trouble shooting, install and repair).
At least 1 year of prior experience in a similar position.
Must be comfortable working at heights up to 50ft.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in programming PLCs.
Degree or Certificate from an Industrial Maintenance Program.
NEC Electrical Standards Knowledge.
Ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
Experience with the implementation and maintenance of automation equipment and robotics.

Responsibilities

Problem Analysis and Resolution: Analyze machinery and equipment issues, disassemble, replace or repair parts, and reassemble for optimal functionality.
Supervision: Provide guidance and direction to assigned helpers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
Technical Proficiency: Utilize prints, drawings, and verbal instructions to execute maintenance tasks with precision and accuracy.
Repair: Respond to work orders, diagnose machinery problems, and perform necessary electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
Collaboration: Collaborate with supervision to identify needs for tooling and machining operations.
Installation of Equipment: Install new equipment, run wiring, establish distribution boxes, and ensure proper equipment alignment to meet operational requirements.
Equipment Familiarity: Familiarize yourself with equipment installed under contractual services and ensure compliance with maintenance protocols.
Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance: Conduct minor plumbing repairs and normal electrical maintenance on electronic equipment, escalating complex issues to supervision when necessary.
Tool Utilization: Utilize a variety of tools and equipment, including grinders, drill presses, and electrical gauges, to perform maintenance tasks.
Material Handling: Safely operate material handling devices to transport materials to and from work locations.
Reporting and Communication: Identify and report any improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, or unusual conditions to supervision.
Work Area Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment, adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.
Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance operations and monitor stock supplies, notifying supervision of low or out-of-stock conditions.
PLC Troubleshooting: Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and programming PLCs to ensure optimal equipment performance, including experience with machine PLCs and automation.
Adherence to Safety Policies: Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.