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PLC Technician

Garelick Farms
New Britain, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

DFA is seeking an experienced PLC Technician to join our team!!!

We offer : Competitive wages

Benefits

401k

Paid Holidays

Growth Opportunities

And Much More!!

The PLC Technician will :

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, and field devices
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power and motor control systems and frequency drives
  • Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance
  • Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative / predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency
  • Monitor PLC devices and systems to ensure functionality
  • Test connections between PLC devices and other equipment
  • Conduct regular safety inspections
  • Continuously work with the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels as well as an accurate accountability of asset performance
  • Maintain and repair equipment in all areas of the plant / plant utilities as needed and assist with set up and installation of new equipment utilities (e.g., compressed air / pneumatics, water systems, refrigeration, steam, heat, ventilation, etc., equipment)
  • Provide technical support for users and other technicians
  • Train and mentor team members to include other technicians and operators
  • Document and maintain procedural documents
  • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and / or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
  • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.
  • 4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Certification and / or License - state certified electrician license and other certifications and / or licenses may be required during course of employment
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer

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