PLC Programmer III

Job Description

PLC Programmer III - Fenton, MI.

Three-month Contract position

Day Shift position - Standard start time - 6:00am

Pay Rate: max pay rate $49.25 per hour (based on proven work history)

*This position will be located in Fenton, MI with commissioning work at Ford Livonia Transmission Plant. The ideal candidate must be able to write and debug SW for a mix of retool kits of existing stations starting from a template. This candidate MUST have strong Ford Fast 3.7 experience in both TIA portal and S7 classic (v5.6). - There is a strong possibility this position will last longer than three (3) months.

Job Description of the PLC Programmer III:

Programming, start-up, and debug of automation equipment at our customer and onsite at their customer. Requires in depth knowledge of ladder, logic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuitry, and solid understanding of mechanical sequencing of machinery

Interprets mechanical sequence and controls drawings and writes ladder logic to customer specifications

Verifies machine build to match drawings

Verifies all peripheral equipment is in place, functional, and safe to operate

Verifies that machine was powered up correctly

Works with electricians, pipe fitters, and builders to check hardware for correct build, piping, wiring, and operation

Verifies that all safeties are in place and operational

Checks for correct wiring of all interfaces to peripheral equipment

Work with robot programmers to establish correct PLC-Robot interface

Loads ladder logic and configures PLC hardware

Debugs ladder logic to match correct manual and automatic sequence

Works closely with project management, controls, and customer to make sure machine operation meets the customer's requirements

Works with robot programmers, pipe fitters, and builders to achieve cycle time

Makes sure machine goes through successful 20 hour run and customer buyoff

Provides updated drawings to controls department

Provides hardcopy and disk of all programs to controls and to documentation department

Implement changes and verifies correct completion

Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns

Adheres to the Quality Safety and participates in continuous improvement

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job

Turn in timesheet on time and accurately

Required Education of the PLC Programmer III:

B.A. from four-year college or university, or university program certificate and five to nine years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Skills of the PLC Programmer III:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform each essential function(s). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished from written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.

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