PLC Technician

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities during equipment failures, collaborating with the production team to analyze, resolve, and prevent issues through investigation, testing, and follow-up.
• Maintenance, testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of new food manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment. Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules, troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and change or modify machines to improve or update.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues, including faulty components and wiring.
• Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.
• Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.
• Modify existing programs for system optimization, new process requirements, or enhanced safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, programming changes, and upgrades.
• Train other team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
• Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
• Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
• Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
• Must be able to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC
  500, or PLC5 using either Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232. Must be able to download PLC program if necessary.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480
  
  VAC.
• Understands symbols on P&’s and tag references on line layout drawing.
• Should be able to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
• Should be able to replace Panelview and Panelview Plus devices and download applications using Panel builder 32 or RS View Studio Machine Edition.
• Aptitude for further development of technical skills.
• Decisive, pro-active, self-motivated and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to the variable demands of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate working under initiative and think things through to solution.
• Ability to work under own supervision.
• Ability to influence, persuade and lead at all levels of the business.

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) plus years’ experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Rockwell Maintainer or equivalent Certificate, though it must be obtained within the first 24 months of employment if not already held.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Candidates will be required to take a Maintenance Skills Assessment in order to be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment:
  Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving…