Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Position Summary

Provide Electronic support within Facilities and Maintenance to ensure that production machines and equipment are functioning at their optimum levels. Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating control systems on production equipment. Also specializing in PLC troubleshooting and repair.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Install, repair and maintain electro-mechanical production machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, monitor, and adjust AC/DC equipment and circuits.
• Program AC/DC drives.
• Diagnose and correct PLC problems
• Become proficient with the Work Order Management system
• Understand and follow company Lockout/Tagout procedure
• Observe safety procedures and conduct; use equipment and materials properly
• Subscribe to and practice 5S principles, procedures, and guidelines, JIT, and process improvement
• Work a full-time shift schedule with regular attendance.
• Calibration of footage counters, RPM meters and FPM meters.
• Troubleshoot electronic equipment to determine cause and remedy any malfunction.
• Test production equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair inkjet printers
• Provide support to the maintenance technicians as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, mechanic and electrical schematics
• Good understanding of AC/DC circuits
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner.
• Ability to conduct diagnostic tests, overhaul and rebuild machines by utilizing a variety of test equipment and hand tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, and as a team member
• Reading comprehension skills to understand written specifications, instructions and procedures in English
• Good math skills and above average mechanical aptitude necessary
• Ability to troubleshoot and work on live equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with electronic control systems
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical equipment and components
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Experience in PLC ladder logic control systems. (Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs a plus)
• Wire and Cable experience is a plus
• Strong verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills to exchange of information with co-workers, supervisors, suppliers, and/or vendors

Safety Expectations

• Obey all safety rules, use caution in work activities, and continuously practice safe behaviors.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions/behaviors and work-related injuries to site supervision.

Physical Demand

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching and climbing ladders during entire shift
• Must be able to lift, carry, maneuver and move up to 50 lbs. of objects in the facility
• Required to talk, hear and demonstrate manual hand and finger dexterity
• Eye-hand coordination to handle, machinery, materials, parts and working with hand tools
• Regular attendance and ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week if necessary

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The manufacturing plant is open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. There are three shifts with typical hours of:

1st Shift 7AM - 3PM

2nd Shift 3PM -11PM

3rd Shift 11PM - 7AM

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Proterial Cable America provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.