PLC Technician - 2nd Shift

AIT-posted 22 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Mobile, AL
251-500 employees
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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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 the 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 program 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 review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions.
  • Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
  • 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).
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