PLC Technician

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for installing, calibrating, testing and maintaining electronic/robotic manufacturing devices and systems by utilizing automation system program language, troubleshooting electronic systems and peripherals to ensure proper functionality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of industrial control systems and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC’s)
• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery and equipment
• Replace defective components and wiring, and adjust mechanical parts
• Effectively maintain programming, hardware networking and communication; troubleshoot, determine causes of failure, and perform corrective actions; oversee full industrial control system project implementation on both hardware and software problems
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance program
• Support internal projects
• Support plant control system upgrades
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Assists and/or performs in all areas as assigned, including supporting maintenance activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use and maintenance process instrumentation, controls, and calibration equipment
• Performs detail-oriented tasks using intermediate language skills and math skills
• Advance knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) operation and programming
• Ability to navigate Building Management Systems (BMS) system to operate and quickly understand system issues
• Must be comfortable working in and around industrial manufacturing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in electronics/technical field
• 4 or more years of journeyman level electrical experience or Instrumentation & Controls experience