Automation​/PLC​/Calibration Technician - 1st shift

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Maintenance Full Time Technical Landisville, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition

This role supports production and facility operations through preventive maintenance, calibration, controls support, equipment repair, and system modifications involving analog and digital electronics, furnace controls, test equipment, PLC-controlled machinery, and related industrial systems. The technician will also support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain calibration documentation in our climate-controlled facility.

• Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electronic, electrical, and integrated manufacturing systems and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, test, maintain, calibrate, fine-tune, and repair production equipment and associated control systems.
  • Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and equipment records within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and Guage tracker software.
  • Support uptime initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations.
• Calibration & Process Profiling
  • Perform and document calibrations in accordance with approved procedures and schedules while maintaining required records, logs, and reporting.
  • Review and recommend updates to calibration procedures in coordination with Maintenance and Quality teams, ensuring calibrations are completed within established timelines.
  • Perform temperature and performance profiling on furnaces, sinter tubes, magnetizing coils, and related process equipment.
• Equipment Repair & Technical Support
  • Repair and maintain electronic manufacturing equipment including furnaces, presses, magnetize rs, ovens, Hall probes [LP1] , gauss/flux meters, adjusting machines, PLC-controlled systems, robotics, HMIs, air quality meters, and related hardware.
  • Ability to Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems to the component level using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters skills desired.
  • Coordinate with operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, and outside vendors to resolve technical issues and provide equipment troubleshooting support for production.
  • Identify spare parts and consumable needs and support inventory management activities.
• New Equipment & System Modifications
  • Support installation, startup, modification, relocation, and validation of manufacturing equipment and control systems.
  • Assist with electrical controls design, panel wiring, equipment layout, and program modifications for manufacturing systems.
  • Write and edit PLC/HMI program code as required to support equipment functionality and process improvements.
  • Ability to support fabrication activities, mechanical layouts, and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using Solid Works desired.
  • Train operators and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, functionality, and safe work practices.
• Safety, Documentation & Team Support
  • Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements related to equipment operation, troubleshooting, installation, and repair.
  • Communicate potential equipment, electrical, or operational hazards to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance, calibration, and performance documentation.
  • Support housekeeping standards and maintain an organized work environment.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and training to maintenance and production personnel.
  • Support engineering and cross-functional improvement projects as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and electronic components, controls, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to equipment issues as…