McWane Ductile Ohio - Process Control Tech; PLC Technician

McWane Ductile Ohio - Process Control Tech (PLC Technician)

Full‑time, on‑site Process Control Technician (PLC Tech) role at McWane Ductile Ohio.

• Full‑time
• Non-Exempt

McWane, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is made available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with reasonable accommodation, Vietnam Era or veteran status. This policy applies to hiring, placement, recruitment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recalls, company-sponsored training, terminations, and other employment‑related activities.

Physical Demands: The employee regularly stands, walks, sits, uses hands, reaches with hands and arms; occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, bends, crouches or crawls, tastes or smells, lifts up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme weather, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock and vibration.

Noise level is usually moderate.

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment using PLC programs to support plant electricians.
• Install Programmable Logic Controllers on new and existing equipment.
• Good understanding of NFPA 70E and basic wiring techniques.
• Experience with drives, motors, and motor controls.
• Possess a good understanding of sensors.
• Basic understanding of pneumatics – cylinders, valves, solenoids, etc.
• Understand ladder logic programs.
• Read and understand electrical schematics.
• Document work and maintain records, back‑up copies of programs and parameter sets for the plant.
• Assist in training staff.
• Monitor work and systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and county codes, regulations, standards, and mandates.
• Create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, testing, and start‑up.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley control systems hardware and software (Studio 5000, RS Logix 500/5000, Factory Talk View ME/SE).
• Interpret project documentation to develop an understanding of the process control requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems; retrofit upgrades from SLC‑era control systems for risk reduction.
• Increase uptime, throughput, efficiency, and quality through continual improvement of equipment and technology utilization.
• Perform continuous improvement activities to improve safety, increase productivity, and reduce production cost through development and improvement of electrical control systems, PLC, HMI & robotics programming.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance strategies and identifying areas of improvement within control system infrastructure.
• Participate in design reviews for new machinery to provide input into control system capabilities affecting machine function; work closely with CAD designers/engineers to integrate/package/select appropriate electromechanical presses and servo motors to meet design requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel related to control systems.
• Train employees on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of existing equipment.
• Maintain scheduled plant coverage rotation for remote troubleshooting or on‑site assistance.
• Resolve customer questions and/or concerns without seeking assistance from leadership.
• Assist in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements.
• Proficient troubleshooting in electrical/electronic systems (+/- 10V, 24V, 120V).
• Take responsibility for own equipment and proactive approach.
• Work in a team environment with honest communication, positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability.
• Work off‑shifts, weekends, and extended shifts (e.g., 12‑hour). Off‑shift support for production or…