PLC/Controls Technician - Columbia, MD

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Job Posting: PLC/Controls Technician

Date Posted: 10/09/2024

Location: Columbia, MD

Reports to: Senior Director of Engineering

PLC/Controls Technician

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450 employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for our PLC/Controls Technician role in our Columbia, MD office.

JOB SUMMARY

The PLC/Controls Technician will play a key role in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining programmable logic control systems for our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should be able to foster a good working relationship with managers and colleagues and be focused on delivering innovative solutions to optimize production efficiency, quality and safety in our manufacturing facilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

General

PLC Controls Technician Responsibilities

· Have a strong background in control systems, PLC programming and automation technologies, and will be responsible for designing new systems and upgrading existing systems.

· Design, develop and implement PLC-based control systems for wood manufacturing processes.

· Program and configure PLCs, including Allen Bradley, using industry-standard programming languages and platforms.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLC programming, hardware, and communication networks.

· Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance staff on PLC operation and troubleshooting procedures.

· Adhere to safety standards and regulations throughout the design, development and implementation of PLC control systems.

· Panel design using AutoCAD

· Ability to generate Bills of Materials for automation systems and panels

· Establishes and implements project plans, ensures staff has the necessary skills and expertise required for the tasks on larger projects.

· Creates SOP and training documents for all automation equipment.

· Ability to troubleshoot, repair and replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, VFD and other sensing devices.

· Debug PLCs, networking, power system, I/O devices etc.

· Data Analytic skills to troubleshoot and improve performance and system reliability.

· Installation and startup of new or changes to equipment or processes. Coordinates major maintenance and repair of automation equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not required)

· Strong Mechanical and Electrical background

· 2 years of experience with automation equipment

· 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

2 years of experience working with the following systems:

· PLC Programming

Allen Bradley RSLogix500, Studio5000

Automation Direct DoMore

· HMI Programming

Allen Bradley Factory Talk View Studio

Indusoft Web Studio

Automation Direct CMore

· Industrial Ethernet Communications Setup and Troubleshooting

Ethernet/IP

· Modbus/TCP

Banner Radios

· VFD Commissioning and Troubleshooting

SquareD / Telemechanique

Allen Bradley

ABB

· Electrical Design – AutoCAD

480V Power Distribution

120VAC/24VDC Control Circuits

COMPENSATION

$75K annually

BENEFITS

·401(K)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Employee discount

· Flexible spending account

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Referral program

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

· Day Shift

· Monday - Friday

WORK SETTING

• In-person
• Warehouse
• Travel at least 25% of the time

WORK LOCATION: Columbia, MD

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). If interested please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax 410-290-6660

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Clarks, NE / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

Visit us at: www.awf.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Drafting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MD 21046: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100 - $90,000