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 can offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with a focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

PLC Technician

St. Augustine, FL 32086, US

Permanent

3rd shift M - F (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

$39.00 – $46.00 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential on night shift.

• 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 to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variation with supervisors, operators, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines.
• 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 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.
• Act as liaison 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 by abiding by company safety policies, including personal protective equipment.
• 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 transfer that to machine PLC programs.
• Mentor and train other maintenance technicians on troubleshooting and reading ladder logics behind PLCs.
• Read and interpret schematics.
• Specify materials and codes.
• Support Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year related PLC experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.
• Five years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• High‑school diploma or GED 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 (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well with employees at all levels, with willingness to learn new processes and work with limited…