What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer position at Mueller Brass Company?
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION
Heavy equipment manufacturing facility with casting and extrusion processes.
Overtime after over 40 hours per week. We offer a 401K match plan and acomplete benefits package.
About Mueller Brass:
Since 1917, Mueller Industries companies have built a well-earned reputation for providing high-quality products. Through our various operations and brands, we now supply a global audience with a broad offering of products. Our companies support many different markets, industries, customers, and channels. Our principal business segments include Piping Systems, Climate Products, and Industrial Metals. Every day our products can be found as critical components in applications ranging from potable water distribution to automotive drive trains to household appliances to radar defense systems, and more, quietly doing their part to make life and business better.
SUMMARY:
The PLC Programmer will work with the maintenance team by providing day-to-day troubleshooting, programming, and technical support within the Rod Mill processing departments. Support includes installing new or modifying existing electrical control systems and apparatuses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Troubleshoot equipment and process problems as required – multimeter-focused
- Service, maintain, repair, install, and test equipment in accordance with current machine specifications
- Modify programs on all PLC’s and HMI’s as required while maintaining version control on server shares
- Create and modify electrical drawings, process & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and schematics as required
- Procurement and ordering of spare components
- Troubleshoot local machine networks for communication issues
- Improve PMs when diagnosed through breakdowns or Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Observe functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, circuit-breakers, and starters in control panels
- Proximity sensor I/O – analog devices & scaling – encoder addressing – pressure & level control devices – I/O link, etc.
- Connect power and control cables to devices and motors.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Knowledge of the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, Factory Talk View Studio, Panel Builder32, SEW MoviTools, AB Connected Components Workbench
- Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot industrial networks: Data Highway Plus, Remote I/O, EthernetIP
- Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot machine safety circuits and applications: AB, Siemens
- Understanding of VFD, DC and Servo Drives: AB, ABB, SEW
- Familiarity with NDT & Vision systems: Keyence, Zumbach, Foerster
- Understanding of Data Tracking and the use of Barcode Scanners (Keyence) or RFID (Turck)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Technician or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to read schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID diagrams incl work with 480 VAC three-phase and 4800 VAC circuits.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Port Huron, MI 48060 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Port Huron, MI 48060: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person