PLC Technician - 1st Shift

Mountville Careers•Dalton, GA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and testing PLC code, changing ladder logic in PLC programs, setting up and making changes to HMI screens, and programming drives and other electronic components. The role may involve travel to Mountville branch locations. Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, and repairing facilities and equipment, such as mills, HVAC, roofs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and motors, across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The technician will perform preventative maintenance, follow all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out, and devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components. This role requires reading and interpreting equipment manuals, using various tools and testing devices, initiating corrective and preventative actions to improve MTBF and MTTR, and utilizing a CMMS system for maintenance tracking. Additionally, the technician will maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems, identify electrical problems, and keep the work area clean and orderly.

Requirements

Allen-Bradley PLC experience
RSLogix500, Studio5000 experience
Ability to travel to other branch locations, sometimes on short notice
Electrical troubleshooting experience
Two (2) years of PLC programming experience
Associates degree or equivalent experience in a technical field
Mechanical ability to complete tasks such as replacing motors, repairing plumbing issues, etc.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Capable of working flexible hours, overtime when necessary
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic Windows and Microsoft Office knowledge
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) or more years of PLC programming experience preferred
Knowledge of 5S or Lean manufacturing principles a plus
Experience with CMMS software

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and test PLC code
Change ladder logic in PLC programs
Setup and make changes to HMI screens
Program drives and other electronic components
Install, troubleshoot, and repair facilities and equipment (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems)
Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment
Follow all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders
Use electric meters, hand and power tools, and material handling equipment
Initiate corrective and preventative action to improve MTBF and MTTR
Use CMMS system to track and gather information on maintenance activities
Keep work area and tools clean and orderly
Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
Identify electrical problems using testing devices