Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Overview
The PLC technician ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production, including electrical repairs and PLC programming.
Job Responsibilities
- Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
- Maintain production equipment.
- Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
- Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
- Update HMIs and computer systems as equipment and production needs dictate.
- Work with Maintenance Supervisor and outside contractors to attain necessary resources.
- Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures.
- Maintain PLCs and troubleshoot using electrical diagrams, ladder logic code and laptop PC.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet networks using cable testers and command line troubleshooting.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Rockwell automation HMI’s PanelView and PanelView Plus.
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
- All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience
• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1 year of PLC experience and/or training or more.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Electrical knowledge/training.
• Read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to maintain PLC controls electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.
• Knowledge of RSLogix 5500 and 5000.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Working Conditions
Preferred Education and Experience
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
• SAP experience.
