PLC Technician
About The Position
The PLC Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing complex automated machinery. This role involves utilizing PC with automation software for backups, program updates, and troubleshooting. The technician will be an engaged and motivated member of a small technical team critical to bakery operations, performing preventative maintenance activities and work orders to maximize plant equipment performance. They will also be responsible for improving and modifying preventative maintenance activities as appropriate. The role requires adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding and supporting company safety policies. The technician must recognize unsafe working conditions, coach peers, and suggest new safety standards. They will also coach other team members on core electrical skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and equipment repair, using drawings, prints, and instruction manuals for maintenance tasks. Safe working practices including LOTO, proper PPE usage, and procedure development are essential. The employee must be able to perform various physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, crawling, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- 3 years of manufacturing, commercial, or industrial experience
- 3 years of experience including electrical diagnostics utilizing multimeters, electrical schematics and application of theory
- 1 year of experience relating to computer programming, software development, or Industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions
- 1 year of experience relating to mechanical devices and systems
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills utilizing multimeters, megohmmeters, and electrical theory
- Understanding of mechanical devices and concepts
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, controls, or related field
- Experience in Rockwell Automation Software platforms including Studio 5000, FTView Studio ME, FTLinx, and related
- Experience with Allen-Bradley VFDs, Kinetix servos, Stratix network switches, and PanelView HMIs
- TCP/IP v4 networking and troubleshooting
- Specialized relevant training, coursework, or work experience
- Familiarity with robotics and vision systems
- Working knowledge of industrial printers (Videojet)
- 480VAC power distribution to 24VDC control voltage
- Safety Relays, IO, and interlocks
- Weight controllers and load cells
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair complex automated machinery
- Utilize PC with automation software for backups, program updates and troubleshooting
- Become engaged and motivated member of small technical team that is critical to bakery operations
- Perform preventative maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment
- Improve and modify preventative maintenance activities as appropriate
- Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Understand and support company safety policies while performing work related activities in a safe manner
- Recognize unsafe working conditions, coach peers, and suggest new safety standards as appropriate
- Understand, follow, and improve various documented standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment
- Coach other team members on core electrical skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and equipment repair
- Utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment maintenance tasks
- Safe working practices including LOTO, proper PPE usage, and procedure development
Benefits
- Total Rewards Benefits Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
