PLC Technician - 1st Shift

Mountville Careers•Dalton, GA

About The Position

The PLC Technician creates, modifies, and tests PLC code; changes ladder logic; sets up and updates HMI screens; and programs drives and other electronic components. The role may involve travel to Mountville branch locations and other branches, sometimes on short notice. The technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Equipment may include mills, HVAC systems, roofs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and motors. The position also involves fabricating and assembling mechanical components, maintaining wiring, control, and lighting systems, identifying electrical problems, and using a CMMS to track maintenance activity. The technician follows safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, keeps work areas and tools orderly, and initiates corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability and repair times.

Requirements

Allen-Bradley PLC experience, including RSLogix500 and Studio5000.
Two years of PLC programming experience required.
Electrical troubleshooting experience.
Associate degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
Mechanical ability to complete tasks such as replacing motors and repairing plumbing issues.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to travel to other branch locations, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when necessary.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic Windows and Microsoft Office knowledge desired.
Experience with CMMS software.
Ability to perform multiple tasks.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of PLC programming experience preferred.
Knowledge of 5S or Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and test PLC code; change PLC ladder logic; set up and modify HMI screens; and program drives and other electronic components.
Travel to branch locations, including Mountville locations, as needed.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair facilities and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment.
Follow safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures when necessary.
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery, equipment, and measuring instruments.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Use electric meters, hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Initiate corrective and preventive action within the scope of responsibility.
Help improve mean time between failures (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR).
Use a CMMS system to track and gather information on maintenance activities.
Keep the work area and tools clean and orderly.
Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.
Identify electrical problems using testing devices.
Communicate effectively with employees, departments, and branches.