PLC Technician - 2nd Shift

AIT•Mobile, AL

About The Position

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries. AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities. Night shift premium offered ($2/hr). Must be able to work 2nd shift hours of 2:00pm – 10:30pm Summary: 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, malfunctions and restores equipment to operation. They will support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility.

Requirements

Technician Certification or Associates degree in related field required.
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.

Responsibilities

Start up and shuts down equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
Provide technical support on PLC’s 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 repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to PLC’s, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages/HMI and test equipment.
Receive wiring diagrams, drawing, specification, and instructions, both verbally or in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed.
Plans details of working procedures to determine material or replacement needs and determines 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 adjustment as required.
Capable of developing 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 performs 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.
Interfaces with other departments/personnel for the purpose of analyzing and/or supplying information to achieve processing/manufacturing requirements
Perform other duties as assigned.