PLC Technician

PLC Technician

Hydro Extrusions is a world‑leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for and observe unusual sounds or operations from equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variation with supervisors, operators, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machinery.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Repair and maintain the physical structure of the establishment.
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
• Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Program equipment using buttons, keys, and PLC downloads to program automated machinery, operate automated machinery, test for malfunctions, and verify repairs.
• Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Liaise between the engineering team and maintenance for project design, installations, and start‑up.
• Help maintain control of PLC programs and document any changes to programs.
• Work safely always by abiding with company safety policies including, but not limited to personal protective equipment.
• Be able to program or modify programs for Siemens and Allen Bradley Drives.
• Troubleshoot, make changes/modifications, and install upgrades to the current PLC programs.
• Understand the complex equipment process / theory of operation and be able to transfer that to machine PLC programs.
• Be responsible for all systems and for mentoring and training other maintenance technicians on the proper ways to troubleshoot and read the ladder logics behind the PLC's.
• Read and interpret schematics.
• Specify materials and codes.
• Sponsor and support all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year of related PLC experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have five years’ experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Computer literacy required.

• Basic ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.
• Experience editing, adjusting, and reading programs, including making changes to panel views.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Working knowledge of quality standards.
• Knowledge of safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced, changing work environment.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work well with employees at all levels, with willingness to learn new processes and work with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Location:

St. Augustine, FL, US, 32086

Job Type: Permanent