PLC Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Arkadelphia, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PLC Technician role involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing complex automated machinery within bakery operations. This position requires utilizing a 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 plant performance. Key responsibilities include performing and improving preventative maintenance activities to maximize equipment performance, ensuring compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, and upholding company safety policies. The role also involves recognizing unsafe conditions, coaching peers, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The company fosters a culture rooted in its Basic Beliefs, emphasizing being bold, kind, striving to do the right thing, playing to win, and building a strong community that thrives together, while supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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
The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders
Be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds

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
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

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
Other duties as assigned