PLC/Systems Technician

3M•Menomonie, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a PLC Systems Technician you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service, and repair process and facility equipment Troubleshoot and perform repair-type maintenance on process controls and facility support equipment including but not limited to PLC, controls networks, AC/DC drives and motors, Servo drives and motion control systems, and pneumatic devices Read and interpret elementary, PID, and industrial controls drawings; interpret PLC logic, blueprints, sketches, vendor drawings and equipment service manuals as required by work assignments Work with engineers, technicians or craft people during troubleshooting, repair or modify equipment, systems, or processes Contribute technical recommendations for the improvement or optimization of facility equipment and/or process equipment as needed. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Requirements

Possess an associate degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in an Automation Engineering Technology OR Controls Engineering field OR be within 6 months of obtaining an associate degree in Automation Engineering Technology OR Controls Engineering.
Five (5) years of experience in electrical controls systems maintenance in a private, public, government or military environment.
Experience with manufacturing and/or manufacturing technology on web processing equipment
Experience working with Allen Bradley controls and drive technologies
Experience working with Windows-based computer systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse audience.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Possess an associate degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Automation Engineering Technology OR Electrical Controls Maintenance

Responsibilities

Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service, and repair process and facility equipment
Troubleshoot and perform repair-type maintenance on process controls and facility support equipment including but not limited to PLC, controls networks, AC/DC drives and motors, Servo drives and motion control systems, and pneumatic devices
Read and interpret elementary, PID, and industrial controls drawings; interpret PLC logic, blueprints, sketches, vendor drawings and equipment service manuals as required by work assignments
Work with engineers, technicians or craft people during troubleshooting, repair or modify equipment, systems, or processes
Contribute technical recommendations for the improvement or optimization of facility equipment and/or process equipment as needed
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.