PLC Electronics Technician
- Valdosta, GA
- Full time, permanent position
- 4:00am-2:00pm, Sunday – Thursday
- $30-34 hourly based on experience and certification
Our client, a leader in food production, is looking for a PLC Electronics Technician to join their team right away. Their commitment to quality can be seen in every aspect of the business, including their products, their ingredients, and their work ethic. As an employer of choice they offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.
The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician is primarily responsible for planning, directing, executing and finalizing projects regarding the programmable logic controls (PLC) and human machine interface (HMI). The Programmable Logic Controller Technician is a professional who has working knowledge of the technical details and maintains industry knowledge, who manages projects within discipline, who embraces a mindset of thorough planning and continuous improvement, who is rigorously dedicated to extraordinary quality and customer service, who continuously strives to improve communication channels.
What you will be doing…
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applies knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation including blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings.
- Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and HMI control devices.
- Uses and maintains electrical related software programs.
- Works with corporate IT department on data transfer and reporting requirements.
- Provides technical expertise in automation and systems to team members.
- Trains and provides job aids, SOP’s and written instructions to peers, team members, and operating and maintenance personnel.
- Installs and maintains Inverter control packages.
- Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains Communications Networks (fiber and copper).
- Responds to "call-ins" outside of work schedule.
- Provides professional service.
- Works continuously to improve existing systems and new projects.
- Works effectively, efficiently and positively with minimal supervision.
- Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
- Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*
Why this is the right job for you…
Education and/or Experience:
· High School Diploma or GED;
· Two years’ experience in development, installation, and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI and motor control systems
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Specialized training in PLC control and machine control.
· Ladder logic.
· Function Block Diagram.
· Statement List.
· File Structure, program organization.
· Documentation (Instruction, rung, section).
· Functional requirements specification.
· HMI knowledge: object type, screen layouts, animation, alarms, scripting.
· Knowledge of NEC codes, NFPA codes, IEC codes, etc.
· Diagnostic and analytical skills.
· Ability to read and understand drawings for electrical controls and mechanical parts.
· Ability to work flexible hours to meet project/task deadlines.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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