PLC Technician Union US

Refresco Careers•San Bernardino, CA

16d

About The Position

The PLC Technician designs, programs, repairs, and maintains programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used in Refresco facilities. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician inspects equipment, performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and completes complex repairs and adjustments. The role may also support repairs and installations involving other advanced production and manufacturing equipment. The technician supports reliable and safe production by troubleshooting automation and electrical issues, maintaining and upgrading production equipment, and helping install and test food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment. The position also includes documenting maintenance and programming work, training team members on basic PLC functions, and identifying improvements to system reliability, efficiency, safety, and cost. This role works in a fast-paced production plant with moving equipment, noise requiring hearing protection, and temperatures that may be very hot or relatively cold. Work may be scheduled on weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays, with overtime as needed. Travel is anticipated rarely. The position is non-exempt, with an advertised pay range of $36.59–$40.00 an hour.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
Electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repair skills.
Ability to use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
Ability to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 using Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232, and download a PLC program if necessary.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Ability to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480 VAC.
Understanding of symbols on P&IDs and tag references on line layout drawings.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, work independently, and think through problems to a solution.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt to changing business demands and work with internal customers.
Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
Candidates must take a Maintenance Skills Assessment to be considered.
Rockwell Maintainer or equivalent certification must be obtained within the first 24 months of employment if not already held.

Nice To Haves

Rockwell Maintainer or equivalent certificate already held; preference is given to candidates with this certification.
Ability to replace and configure Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
Ability to replace PanelView and PanelView Plus devices and download applications using PanelBuilder 32 or RSView Studio Machine Edition.
Aptitude for further development of technical skills.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and required personal protective equipment requirements.
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards and Safe Quality Food requirements.
Lead and participate in troubleshooting equipment failures with the production team; investigate, test, resolve, and follow up on issues to help prevent recurrence.
Maintain, test, and upgrade production equipment; install and test new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment.
Troubleshoot machine tools, special equipment, and test modules, including electrical and electronic failures; modify machines to improve or update them.
Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues, including faulty components and wiring.
Calibrate and test equipment to confirm performance and compliance with specifications.
Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to production efficiency and safety.
Modify existing programs for system optimization, new process requirements, or enhanced safety protocols.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, programming changes, and upgrades.
Train team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs, in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
Participate in continuous improvement while following safe workplace practices.
Develop positive and respectful working relationships with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.