What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Technician position at PRIDENOW?
Essential Job Functions:
- Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working.
- Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety standards and/or safe quality food requirements.
- Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities during equipment failures, collaborating with the production team to analyze, resolve, and prevent issues through investigation, testing, and follow-up.
- Maintenance, testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of 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 change or modify machines to improve or update.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues, including faulty components and wiring.
- Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.
- Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.
- Modify existing programs for system optimization, new process requirements, or enhanced safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, programming changes, and upgrades.
- Train other team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
- Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
- Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
- Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
- Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Three (3) plus years experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required.
- Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
- Candidates will be required to take the Ramsey Mechanical (Electrical) Skills Assessment in order to be considered.
Position-Specific Skills:
- Must be able to use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
- Must be able to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 using either Ethernet I/P, DH , or RS232. Must be able to download PLC program if necessary.
- Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC.
- Understands symbols on P&ID’s and tag references on line layout drawing.
- Should be able to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
- Should be able to replace Panelview and download application using Panelbuilder 32.
- Should be able to replace Panelview Plus and download application using RS View Studio Machine Edition.
- Aptitude for further development of technical skills.
Physical Demands:
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Use hands to handle, touch, and manipulate items.
- Occasionally stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, twist and walk.
- Have vision abilities to include proximate vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus as well as be able to effectively see and process computer generated images on a screen or hand-held device.
- Ability lift up to 50 pounds as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $50
