PLC Maintenance Technician

Hydro•Elkhart, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Requirements

0-5 years of experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment.
Basic understanding of ladder logic troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques.
Knowledge of industrial sensors, transmitters, and control devices.
Familiarity with digital and analog I/O configuration and verification.
Basic knowledge of industrial communication networks and PLC-to-device communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 software or similar PLC programming platforms.
Understanding of industrial control panel components including relays, contactors, and terminal blocks
Ability to interpret PLC fault codes and assist in troubleshooting automation systems.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related automation equipment.
Basic wiring, PLC, and HMI setup.
Assist in wiring and installation of PLC hardware.
Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC I/O diagrams.
Support senior technicians in system testing and commissioning.
Maintain documentation and logs of work performed.
Configure, scale, and troubleshoot analog signals and instrumentation.
Perform basic PLC program uploads, downloads, and online monitoring.
Use multimeters and basic electrical testing equipment.