A PLC Maintenance Technician diagnoses, repairs, installs, and programs Programmable Logic Controllers and automated machinery in industrial environments. They are responsible for designing and implementing configurations to suit customer needs, troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing complex electrical and mechanical issues on automated production equipment.
- PLC Programming & HMI: Modifying and debugging PLC code (e.g., ladder logic) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens to optimize performance.
- Component Installation and Building: Design and build electrical enclosures to fit customer needs. Build and assemble burner, heating coil, cooling coil and other electrical mechanical assemblies to fit customer’s needs
- Documentation: Updating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and recording maintenance actions in systems like solid works (3D) and draft sight (2D)
- Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout, and ensuring safe operation of machinery.
Required / Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience with industrial automation, Allen Bradley and Jumo PLCs, and SCADA systems.
- Education: High school diploma, vocational training, or an associate degree in electronics, automation, or mechatronics.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting AC/DC circuits, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics. Thermal Processing experiencing in the food industry preferred.
- Physical Ability: Ability to work in industrial environments, often in cramped conditions, standing for long periods, and lifting heavy equipment.
- Shift: 7:30 to 4 Mon-Fri with ability to work Saturdays and additional hours as needed. Travel up to 25% of the time
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