What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer (Technician) - 2nd Shift position at PrideNow?
Company : PrideNow
Job Title : PLC Technician
Location : Wharton, NJ
Salary : $38-40 / hour
The PLC Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, requiring strong mechanical skills including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems, and PLC usage.
Essential Functions :
- Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in case of equipment failure, including failure analysis, problem-solving, and prevention.
- Collaborate with the production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding issues and troubleshoot systems. Resolve issues through investigation, analysis, testing, and follow-up as appropriate.
- Perform maintenance, testing, and upgrading of all production equipment. Install and test new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment.
- Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules. Troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and modify machines to improve or update.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repair as required, along with planned mechanical maintenance duties.
- Engage in a continuous improvement culture while adhering to safe workplace practices.
- Foster positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
- Perform other duties as required by the supervisor or manager.
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Salary : $38 - $40
