Electro Mechanical PLC Technician

Global technology and engineering firm seeks Electro/Mechanical PLC Technician to work either 1st or 2nd shift under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager to maintain, service, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild and calibrate plant electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.

In addition to all tools and equipment available in the Maintenance Shop, must also use meters, scopes, CRT Test Equipment, various computers, PLC hardware, and software programs.

Responsibilities:

Obtains work assignments and maintenance schedules from the Maintenance Manager, or Production Supervisor.

Regularly inspects and records condition, on forms provided, on all electrical equipment including motors, generators, control panels, systems, switches, lighting, circuits and circuit breakers; cleans, maintains, adjusts and lubricates equipment, taking all safety precautions.

Uses electrical test equipment, drawings, electrical blueprints, wiring and PLC schematic diagrams, to install new equipment and diagnose problems with inoperative equipment; modifies and improves existing equipment; determines whether or not temporary continuation of operation will have any harmful effect on equipment; advises Crew Chief and Production Supervisor when immediate shut down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage; determines methods to minimize interruption of production.

Performs temporary or permanent repairs; corrects defective circuits by determining cause of failure and replacing circuit components; repairs motors, cranes, generators and other equipment; performs mechanical repairs as required.

Stop, start and adjust industrial oven gas and air.

Monitors, inspects and calibrates computer relay systems, analyzes and makes repairs. Will train and assist in development of Electricians in PLC and Electromechanical Systems.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Must be familiar with solid state control systems.

Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with PLC’s and HMI programming.

Must be knowledgeable of test equipment used for trouble-shooting systems.

Must have own tools.

Must be able to read electrical schematics, PLC programs, and act on them.

Must have thorough knowledge of AC/DC equipment, motors, generators, control panels, switches, lighting circuit breakers, and relay systems, variable speed drives and programmable controllers.

Must have thorough knowledge of PLC networking with Automax (Reliance) system, Allen Bradley Processors using RSLogix 500 and 5000 software with linkages between systems.

Must have the ability to troubleshoot, modify, and or re-write ladder logic programs within processors using RSLogix software.

Must have the knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, repair or replace portions of, or entirety of, specialized electromechanical systems in hydro, hydraulic, or pneumatic equipment.

Must be familiar with all applicable codes and proper installation methods.

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(Salary range based on experience)

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