What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Technician position at TechStar Group?
Position: PLC/Assembly Technician
Location: Georgetown, KY
Duration: 12 Months
Review equipment specifications and design, identify improvements, conduct vendor buyoffs to confirm equipment functions,
Install equipment, verify safety, quality, and productivity of equipment.
Investigate to determine modification requirements. Implement modifications. Trial and adjust.
Lower cost and decrease project time by confirming safety, quality, and productivity of equipment at vendor, prior to installation. Minimize adjustment time during vehicle trials by performing quality trials at vendor.
Lower cost and decrease project time by overseeing installation by vendor, and facilitating kanban process.
Improve equipment quality and productivity by implementing adjustments, as identified during online vehicle trials.
Confirm quality results by secondary method (Torque check, vacuum profiles, etc)
Install, setup and troubleshoot Toyopuc and Allen-Bradley program controllers
Provide training to Maintenance members on newly implemented equipment
Requirements:
What you bring
· Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting ( Toyopuc, Seimens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or Allen Bradley)- 2 years
Comprehensive knowledge of PLC’s - 2 years
Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical circuits and Industrial controls- 2 years
2 year technical degree or completion of trade school program (EET or Industrial Maintenance Technology) and/or equivalent work experience.
Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings
Ability to travel up to 50% at times. (Including International travel)
Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs on occasion
Ability to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching on varying surfaces.
Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
Good vision and hand-eye coordination for detailed repairs.
Ability to work in various environments including hot, cold, or confined spaces
Stamina to perform repetitive tasks and work long shifts.
What you may bring
2 years Industrial maintenance experience
Knowledge of Industrial Robot programming and teaching
Knowledge of AGVs/AMRs programming and set up
Knowledge of safety scanners and programming.
Knowledge of various industrial controls networking, EthernetIP, FLNet, ProfiNet ect.
Automotive manufacturing experience.