PLC Maintenance Technician

Description

Position Summary:*

To maintain factory equipment and machinery based on input from department supervisors, technicians, engineers, and maintenance managers. This includes installing and maintain standard and custom equipment and machines as required to specification.

Job Elements or Tasks:*

• Perform PLC implementation and programming• Perform regularly scheduled backups of all PLC programs• Create and back-up all ladder logic diagrams and drawings required for production equipment• Maintain Electro-Pneumatic controls, fluid power transmissions, and hydraulics• Ensure work is in compliance with all OSHA and NEC regulatory policies and procedures• Specify and identify materials and other items required to perform the job• Complete jobs within a specified time frame · Assist in project management• Maintain work area to ensure it is safe, clean, and efficient · Maintain spare parts inventory in main location and satellites• Participates in cross-training efforts• Keep accurate records of all jobs worked• Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7• Perform other maintenance duties and activities as required• Perform all daily maintenance functions and 5S requirements (i.e. clean and sweep area)• Enter data in Upkeep and Synerion, and close work orders as required• Perform other functions in the department as necessary

• A high level of engineering principles theory and knowledge, equivalent to a 4-year technical college education. Additionally, 7 to 10 years of related experience are required.• Experience working with PLCs• Ability to read, interpret, and modify schematics and ladder logic diagrams.• Broad judgment, initiative, and ingenuity with a moderate degree of physical demand when performing the job.• Perform work in physically demanding conditions with periods of heavy lifting greater than 50 lbs.• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to various types of elements such as cold, heat, noise, dust, oil, cleaners, etc