Technician, Electrician/PLC - Panama Schedule

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Upper Deerfield Township, NJ

4d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation PLC Specialist reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual is responsible for performing installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements on production equipment and facilities in an effective and timely manner. Improve production results in the best available way. The EI / PLC Tech frequently utilizes a laptop computer to access machine programs; the ability to make necessary programming changes and troubleshoot equipment are key capabilities for this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years minimum experience in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment with automated equipment required
Must be able to operate a forklift, manlift, and basic power tools.
Must have basic math abilities to calculate times, speeds, temperatures, etc.
Must have the ability to function as a team player under demanding circumstances.
Must have the ability to recognize and utilize the proper Personal Protective Equipment for specific tasks.
Experience troubleshooting PLC equipment is required
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
Must have excellent time management skills
Accessible for remote access 24/7 to be able to access control logic system in the plant.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
Proven organizational skills
Must have excellent time management skills
Basic understanding of computers and touch screen controls.
PLC (programmable logic controller) experience
2 year degree in Electronics or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Perform Electrical and PLC tasks including but not limited to the following: Calibrating, monitoring, repairing and maintaining transmitters, controllers, plant safety systems, power systems and sensors.
Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with communication software preferably Allen Bradley controllers
Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency
Demonstrates ability to learn and retain information, methods, and processes
Install, calibrate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical instrumentation, equipment and associated electrical/electronic controls and related devices for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
Install and troubleshoot a variety of photo-eyes and proxies.
Performs maintenance, installation, and preventative maintenance on all production and facilities equipment.
Program and setup variable frequency drives
Setup remote access 24/7 to be able to access to control logic system in the plant.
Coordinates efforts with management, production, quality, maintenance, and other personnel to effectively utilize all equipment and processes and work toward continuous process improvement.
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
Coordinates with outside contractors and vendors to obtain needed parts, equipment, and technical knowledge.
Works to maintain company objectives and departmental budgets.
Completes all required paperwork as directed by management.
Assists production personnel to changeover production equipment and maximize production efficiency as dictated by production schedules.
Trains other maintenance and production personnel to safely, effectively, and efficiently use production, and facilities equipment.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Performs other job duties as directed by management.