Plc Technician
Job Description
Job Detail
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Shifts Available and Hours: Day Shift 7am-3pm
Job Responsibilities:
Extensive experience in troubleshooting, interpreting, modifying, and programming PLCs - Proficient in working with Allen Bradley PLCs
- Experience using control logic and ladder logic for automation systems
- Ability to draw and design PLC and electrical circuits
- Troubleshoot, design, upgrade, and install electrical equipment, circuits, and systems
- Improves equipment reliability and uptime through effective maintenance and troubleshooting
- Research and procure necessary supplies, parts, and machines to complete work orders
- Performs and documents work orders and preventative maintenance tasks
- Maintains accurate records, including maintenance logs, manuals, drawings, and preventative maintenance (PM) logs
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required- 2-year apprenticeship or associates in Process Logic Controllers or industrial manufacturing automation, desired
- Minimum three (3) years of hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing electrical components such as motors, motor controllers, VFDs, proximity sensors, circuit breakers, control panels, communication circuits, safety circuits, relays, linear transducers and encoders
- Minimum of three (3) years-experience with automated industrial manufacturing process experience
- Ability to troubleshoot complex process failures by using PLC I/O and logic, ability to modify existing PLC programs and existing HMIs and ability to modify or replace hardware and upload/download associated programs, preferably Allen Bradley
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving weight, volume, and distance (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues involving limited concrete variables using logical and scientific thinking
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English fluently, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing temperature monitoring systems, control panels, complex high-pressure hydraulics systems, air compressors, pumps, and gas furnaces, desired
- CMMS experience, desired
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position- This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law
- We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us
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