PLC ELECTRICIAN LEAD

Job Description

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. More information is available on our website

Job Summary:

As an Onsite PLC Electrician Lead, you'll focus on safety and professionalism while troubleshooting and maintaining key systems like PLCs, drives, and HMIs. Your responsibilities include designing and modifying programs, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with automation projects. You'll also adhere to electrical codes and standards, maintain documentation, and handle other assigned duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform all duties in a safe manner

Interact in a professional manner with other employees/customers

Work overtime as necessary

Perform preventive maintenance/maintenance on all equipment

Installs, replaces, repairs, and maintains electrical systems throughout the plants, equipment, and machinery

Attend meetings as directed and take ownership of all tasks assigned

Lead and give instruction to team members

Plan day to day schedules for team members

Work with Maintenance team members to train / improve their skills

Support Maintenance and Operations with troubleshooting of all key systems including PLC’s, Drives, HMI’s, control networks, power distribution, and general-purpose industrial controls

Experience with Ethernet communication, PID Loops, and electromechanical systems

Experience in troubleshooting and repair of various robots (primarily Fanuc).

Excellent overall trouble shooting skills

Design/edit/modify PLC and HMI programs

Perform preventive maintenance tasks per the PM software and/or as assigned

Create workorders within the PM Software

Assist Engineering in automation of plant equipment

Understanding of the NEC, NFPA, NESC and ISA standards

Maintain detailed project files and equipment documentation in an organized manner that aligns with the PLC Electrician Lead’s structure

Works from verbal instructions, sketches, diagrams, or blueprints to perform duties according to electrical building codes

Determine proper layout of water, air, and gas lines when installing/repairing equipment as it pertains to the electrical system

Perform daily system checks, including boiler, air compressors, chemical treatment, and water softening equipment as assigned

Set up and operate maintenance equipment to execute necessary repairs and revisions including new installations of the electrical equipment such as motors, relays, control boxes, welding and powder coating equipment and plant lighting

Maintain a clean and organized environment

Able to look up parts and place requisitions to order parts

Perform minor mechanical repairs as needed to facilitate electrical repairs

Other duties as assigned

Position Supervised or Directed:

Supervised.

Qualifications, Experience requirements:

Proficiency in writing PLC programs, including the capability to develop a minimum of 100 lines of code

Completion of a minimum two-year technical degree in Electronics or equivalent practical experience of two years

1 years of proven success as an Industrial Electrician

Must have a valid forklift certification

Must have a valid blueprint certification

Ability to follow directions accurately

Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

General Requirements:

Able to travel to other divisions when required.

Detailed and hands-on oriented.

Working Conditions:

Physical ability, which may include standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, and working in areas that are not climate controlled for long periods.

Manufacturing plant environment.

Equipment Use:

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

SSW Machinery

Office machinery

Computer/tablet

Forklift

Telephone.

Commitment to Core Values:

Honesty

Integrity

Caring for People

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Improvement

1st shift

Full-time