PLC Technician

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Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Career area:
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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 standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
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• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Assist in the installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related automation equipment.

Basic wiring, PLC, and HMI setup.

Assist in wiring and installation of PLC hardware.

Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision.

Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC I/O diagrams.

Support senior technicians in system testing and commissioning.

Maintain documentation and logs of work performed.

Configure, scale, and troubleshoot analog signals and instrumentation.

• Perform basic PLC program uploads, downloads, and online monitoring.
• Use multimeters and basic electrical testing equipment.

Required Education/

Experience:

• 0-5 years of experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques.

Familiarity with digital and analog I/O configuration and verification.

Basic knowledge of industrial communication networks and PLC-to-device communications

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

• Experience using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 software or similar PLC programming platforms.

Ability to interpret PLC fault codes and assist in troubleshooting automation systems.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.

These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company…