Programmable Logic Controller; PLC Technician

Position: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician

Job Description:

Industry: Medical Equipment / Devices

Job Category:
Manufacturing - Plant Management

Job Description:

Responsible for set-up and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on equipment used in the production process.

Works directly with the Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels.

Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues.

Reports directly to Production Maintenance and indirectly to Production..
Responsibilities:

• Provide support to set-up and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment. Responsible for the maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems used on production equipment.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as required to ensure a smooth operation.
• Assists Engineering with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Documents all process changes.
• (Sharps Department Only) Responsible for mixing silicone/solvent based formulation which is used for the lubrication of needles. Uses viscometer to ensure solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters.
• Supports Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within defined parameters.
• Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR) are maintained.
• Provides Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information.
• Provide leadership to other associates in troubleshooting production equipment.
• Coordinates and supports other maintenance duties as required.

Minimum Requirement:

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in "Industrial Electronics" preferred
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of Industrial/Manufacturing experience or a combination of mechatronics degree and hands on experience.
• Must be able to work a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, 12-hour night shifts from 8pm - 8am
• Must be able to interpret and comprehend basic Programmable Logic Controllers ladder logic
• Must be able to troubleshooting PLC's
• Completed coursework in following subjects required (relevant experience may be substituted for individual courses):
  Industrial Electricity, AC/DC Circuits I & II, Control Circuits, Programmable Controllers, Programmable Controllers Applications, Industrial Instrumentation, & Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications.
• Possess proficient skills in electrical industrial systems
• Must be able to comprehend and adhere to specifications, procedures, requirements both written and verbal

Candidate Details:

1+ to 2 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to Travel - Never