Maintenance PLC Technician

Position summary

The Maintenance PLC Technician is responsible for preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting electrical and controls failures. The PLC Technician performs advanced maintenance procedures to all plant equipment including AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, microprocessor controls, power distribution systems, computer hardware, minor mechanical adjustments, and equipment/part replacement.

• Support maintenance manager with technical assessments, advice, and hands on repairs and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical expertise to Maintenance Technicians.
• Modify and design control circuitry for existing equipment.
• Perform maintenance procedure to AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, microprocessor controls, and power distribution systems and make improvements to the PM program.
• Perform work safely and in a timely manner.
• Always maintain an orderly and sanitary work area.
• Provide feedback for engineers to help modify existing equipment and improve the design of future equipment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Be available to work overtime per departmental needs, off shifts and weekends.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and traverse walkways.
• Ability to work in production environment.
• Program PLC’s; specifically in relation to Allen Bradley equipment.
• Program HMI modules.
• Design and construct Electrical control panels.
• Accurately completes required reports and records.
• Respond to trouble calls quickly.
• Report all equipment failures to appropriate supervisors in writing and verbally.
• Prepare, read, write, and understand routine reports and correspondence.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automated high speed production equipment.
• Utilize CMMS too accurately and thoroughly document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Drive company goals and objectives through assigned projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate and contribute within the plant team including attending team meetings and shift handovers.
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations provided by the company and government (LOTO, Work Permits, etc...).
• Adhere to all GMP’s and SOP’s in all areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

• 5-10 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret machine manuals/schematics, electrical blueprints/schematics, and process control diagrams.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting ladder logic.
• Experience troubleshooting and installing 480V electric motor wiring and 120V and 24V DC motor control circuits
• Experience troubleshooting and programming VFD
• Must have working knowledge of RS Logix and/or C Logix as well as SLC/Micro Logix programming platforms.
• Highly effective in interpreting and understanding the fault readings on controllers, PLC’s, and variable frequency drives, and taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience with Allen Bradley RS Logix, Control Logix, and Power Flex VFD
• Use of precision measurement tools.
• Mechanical installation and alignment techniques (motor/gearbox, pumps, sprockets, sheaves).
• In-depth understanding of pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in the use and understanding of mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Knowledge and experienced with servo systems.
• Knowledge and experience with the installation, calibration and maintenance of processes and analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office product.

Cafe Valley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.