PLC & Instrumentation Technician

PLC & Instrumentation Technician

Immediate need for a PLC & Instrumentation Technician to support an American food and beverage company in Orange City, FL. This role will install, monitor, and repair PLC devices (Programmable Logic Control) and functions related to devices such as hardware (microchips, wiring) and software programs. Support PLCs, HMIs (Human Machine Interface), instrumentation, and other electronics.

What's the Job?

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, and field devices
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power and motor control systems and frequency drives
• Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
• Monitor PLC devices and systems to ensure functionality
• Test connections between PLC devices and other equipment
• Work with the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels as well as an accurate accountability of asset performance
• Maintain and repair equipment in all areas of the plant/plant utilities as needed and assist with set up and installation of new equipment utilities (e.g., compressed air/pneumatics, water systems, refrigeration, steam, heat, ventilation, etc., equipment)

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.
• 4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Certification and/or License – state certified electrician license and other certifications and/or licenses may be required during course of employment
• PLC control systems, power distribution systems, sensors, transmitters, automatic valves and other integrated electromechanical systems
• Basic knowledge of boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration system, wastewater system
• General knowledge of blueprints; able to read equipment specifications and installation instructions
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Able to perform electrical repairs such as motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs

What's in it for me?

• Potential for permanent hire
• Opportunity to be part of a great customer experience.
• Great atmosphere and opportunity to work on a dynamic team.