PLC Technician

Advanced Integration Technology•Mobile, AL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PLC Technician maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, PLC, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. They apply knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment modifications, diagnosing malfunctions, and restoring equipment to operation. This role will support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility.

Requirements

Technician Certification or associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
Five or more years and/or equivalent experience preferred in PLC and HMI configuration and programming.
Control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting, and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial high voltage electrical maintenance.
A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
Proficient computer experience/operation and PLC programming is necessary.
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations and diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines.
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
Understands how to use computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing programs, and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
Respond and follow up to a customer’s inquiry or problem in a timely and effective manner.
Identifies problems and reviews relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions.
Works effectively with different levels of management, team members, and customers.

Responsibilities

Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with operations requirements, company safety procedures, and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
Provide technical support on PLCs and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor.
Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theory and principles, written specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to PLCs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages/HMI, and test equipment.
Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and instructions, both verbally or in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed.
Plan details of working procedures to determine material or replacement needs and determine a logical approach to repair problems.
Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
Perform plant-wide electronic and electrical maintenance, making operating adjustments as required.
Develop programs/documents for training and knowledge transfer in all aspects of the control systems.
Maintain and install communication cables, power distribution cables, and wiring, and perform splicing as required.
Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE.
Perform all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to the supervisor.
Interface with other departments/personnel for the purpose of analyzing and/or supplying information to achieve processing/manufacturing requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.