PLC Maintenance Tech

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.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

About the job and your team

Plant/Facility Technical Electronic Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance

The PLC Technician is to apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment in industrial environment by repairing, testing, adjusting, or installing electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, circuit boards, and switches, and reprogramming CNC and PLC controls.

***This position requires flexibility to cover days, nights and weekends as needed.

You will work on

Assist with installation, start-up, and maintenance of plant/facility electrical equipment and control systems, with particular emphasis on troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.

PLC and HMI/operator interface configurations and minor/low-level changes such as adding new alarms, adding timers, or other methods to eliminate problems from bouncing input contacts and other “noisy” input signals.

Assist operating and maintenance departments in selecting and standardizing equipment, software, device upgrades, drivers, and interfaces to improve equipment operation and control system reliability.

Provide written documentation of changes to control systems engineers and notifications to all maintenance employees when significant changes are made to control systems so that troubleshooters on all shifts are aware of recent changes.

Communicate within the department, and with other technical specialists in IT and plant engineering departments, as needed to resolve problems that are beyond your ability to correct.

Contact equipment suppliers for technical support, as needed.

What we offer you

$3000 Retention Bonus (for external hires)

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Referral Bonuses

Parental Leave

On-site Gym & Café

Your qualifications and skills

Programming/navigating and troubleshooting PLC control systems is preferred.

Experience with Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, ControLogix, and Panelview Plus is a big plus.

Familiarity with the following industrial control communication protocols: ControlNet, Ethernet, DH+, Remote I/O, and DeviceNet preferred.

Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and combustion control systems is a plus.

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system, PC/software configurations, and how PLC software works with computer operating systems.

Selected candidates will be required to pass written and hands-on tests.

You would also ideally have

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology field preferred or prior knowledge working in a PLC environment.

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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