PLC Systems Technician (3rd Shift)

3M•Monroe, NC

24d•$30

About The Position

PLC Systems Technician (3rd Shift) Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The PLC Systems Technician assumes area of responsibility and technical leadership for maintaining control systems, PLC logic, electrical components, equipment reliability, parameter set up, diagnosing machine behavior and resolving complex issues. This position will provide PLC Systems support for new equipment installations while supporting the full life cycle of our assets including ownership for improving and renewing our legacy control systems. Support the development and implementation of maintenance procedures and techniques for a safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant equipment and process automation. As a(n) PLC Systems Technician , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Provide asset leadership for assigned areas of ownership. This ownership may include evaluating equipment needs to determine cost effectiveness and feasibility of repair versus replacement, Review and analyze production performance reports to identify possible improvements in maintenance techniques, procedures and methods Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel in diagnosing, troubleshooting, determining root causes of failures, and eliminating equipment problems. Advanced support to troubleshooting, repair, maintain, and improve systems components. Leadership for the development and deployment of our Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, including analyzing available data to improve job plans and frequency. Troubleshoot and solve complex electrical and pneumatic systems and design problems and update wiring/pneumatic schematics and prints Follow the maintenance work management process, which includes utilizing the maintenance management software to identify equipment problems, obtain parts, document findings, track personal labor hours and material on jobs, capture repair history, etc. Contribute to Manufacturing Conscious Engineering by participating in development and coordination of engineering projects, including design, automation, vision, procurement and installation of new equipment and modification of existing equipment

Requirements

Two (2) year Technical Degree/Diploma (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution in an engineering related field (Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Robotics & Automation, etc)
Possess an advanced understanding of controls logic, PLC programming and networking systems
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M.
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.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
Experience with reliability analysis and predictive (Pd.M.) technologies (i.e. Ultrasonic testing, Thermal Imaging, Pareto Analysis, Root Cause Analysis techniques, etc.)
Possess good documentation skills
Must have the ability to read, understand, and update electrical prints.
Ability to communicate, both written and oral, technical information to a diverse audience

Responsibilities

Provide asset leadership for assigned areas of ownership.
Review and analyze production performance reports to identify possible improvements in maintenance techniques, procedures and methods
Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel in diagnosing, troubleshooting, determining root causes of failures, and eliminating equipment problems.
Advanced support to troubleshooting, repair, maintain, and improve systems components.
Leadership for the development and deployment of our Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, including analyzing available data to improve job plans and frequency.
Troubleshoot and solve complex electrical and pneumatic systems and design problems and update wiring/pneumatic schematics and prints
Follow the maintenance work management process, which includes utilizing the maintenance management software to identify equipment problems, obtain parts, document findings, track personal labor hours and material on jobs, capture repair history, etc.
Contribute to Manufacturing Conscious Engineering by participating in development and coordination of engineering projects, including design, automation, vision, procurement and installation of new equipment and modification of existing equipment