What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Technician/General Maintenance position at Poly Compounding Company?
Full job description
This job requires someone skilled at maintaining the plant's manufacturing equipment and ensuring all Machines run smoothly. The ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot faulty devices and systems and perform regularly scheduled maintenance on all equipment. They must thoroughly understand various machine systems, including mechanical systems, electrical and high voltage systems, PLC and control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, welding, and equipment fabrication. Additionally, the ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of management and operations is essential.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform all manufacturing plant electrical and electronic diagnostics repair and installation, consistent with plant electricians
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC circuits
- Design and assemble control circuits and cabinets with user interface
- Analyze current machinery for PLC automation implementation
- Troubleshoot/program/specify motor drives
- Electrical skills in troubleshooting and repairing 480/230 v 3ph.120 v and 24v systems with the ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and PLC ladder logic.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team
- Maintain/service plant switchgear
- Maintains a running log on barrel and screw inventory, changes, history and throughput
- Ability to determine when scope of job is beyond existing skill set or requires additional support
- Perform all mechanical and electrical duties required, and additional duties as assigned
- Comply with company policies for software updating, filing, and archiving of PLC/PC applications
- Comply with established safety rules and company policies and procedures
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28