Maintenance Controls/PLC Tech

Job description

Assists in the creation of PM programs; provides facilities maintenance and production support as needed; Supports plant controls, automation, and programming needs; carries out equipment design, programming, and installation work under the direction on the Maintenance Project Coordinator when necessary. Has advanced knowledge, troubleshooting skills and repair techniques of electrical controls, circuits, and systems.

Has advanced knowledge and understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, VFDs and other automated controls. Has advance level working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC, Control Logix 5000 Understands ladder logic and can perform some PLC programming functions and troubleshooting. Experience and knowledge of robotics, robotic control and integration preferred. Performs advanced level maintenance activities on production, processing and plant equipment and systems.

Additional responsibilities of this position include assisting in the creation of a culture of safety and health by performing work safely in accordance with all company safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.Occupational safety and health performance is measured in this position. Able to follow directions and work unsupervised at times. Experience with forklift, boom lift and scissor lift operation.

Follows all GMP's and safety guidelines. Familiar with Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Accurately fills out all required paperwork. Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and shift flexibility. Operates equipment and works safely, follows all GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean. Participates in meetings. Can operate simple shop eliminates (i.e., drills, saws, grinders, and sanders).

Fills in for other positions as necessary. Capable of supporting large, complicated, proprietary PLC programs.

HMI

Must have an understanding of the functionality and operation of the individual software packages including computer network communicating systems.

Motion Control

Must have a detailed understanding of the functionality of the individual hardware components of a typical servo motor-based motion control system including motion controllers, servo motor amplifiers, servo motors and feedback devices (Incremental and absolute encoders, and resolvers).

Device Networks

Must be able to troubleshoot device networks implemented with DH+, Remote 1/0, Ethernet, and other technologies.

Instrumentation

Maintain skills needed to configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot both simple and complex devices to include but not limited to flow transmitters, temperature transmitters and pressure transducers.

PC Skills

Must have strong PC skills with familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CMMS programs. 5 years' experience in a manufacturing / production environment. High School or GED required. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have own hand tools to perform all job duties.