Lead PLC Controls Technician

Job Summary

Working under general direction, performs a variety of difficult assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative to resolve.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

As a skilled specialist, completes tasks using creative and effective approaches. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions:

• Utilizing diagnostic equipment, processes and procedures, troubleshoots non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Maintains proficiency with diagnostic software at all levels.
• Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manual, rough sketches or drawings.
• Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance. Documents maintenance as per program designation.
• Monitors work order backlog and proactively keeps management apprised of potential impacts to production.
• Calibrates equipment using general and special purpose test equipment.
• Communicates with equipment suppliers regarding the repair of equipment.
• May make recommendations regarding design and specifications of equipment.
• May make recommendations regarding design enhancement/modifications to production equipment.
• Trains lower level technicians in the maintenance of equipment.
• May provide back-up supervisory duties.
• May be required to work overtime be on-call.
• Complies and follows all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to effectively communicate with technical support services.
• Thorough working knowledge and troubleshooting capability with various electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment typically gained through extensive experience.
• Use of basic and special purpose hand tools, leveling instruments, and test/calibration equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot all failures that are detectable at the IO level.
• Basic mathematics.
• Understanding of electronic color codes and other component value markings.
• Understanding of safety practices requirements.
• Solid knowledge of specialized maintenance tracking programs.
• Personal computer operation in a Windows environment (Excel, Word and PowerPoint and e-mail). Use of specialized maintenance tracking programs.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associates degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent discipline preferred. Or equivalent certifications
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years prior work experience in electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience performing PMs and troubleshooting/repairing production equipment running on PLCs.
• Experience troubleshooting from PLC line code a plus.
• Proven experience leading a team of technicians
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
  
  

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