PLC Technician

Job Title: PLC Technician

Hourly Rate $34.35 - $44.56 per hour

Role & Responsibilities:

· This position is located in a manufacturing plant.

· Responsibility for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of the plant’s process control and drive programs.

· Provide the programming for plant process control equipment.

· Assist with the development and implementation of new PLC technologies to drive continuous improvement.

· Collaborate with impacted stakeholders around needs, project status, etc.

· Support the plant’s networking and computer systems as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Certification or specialized education in process control is preferred.

· Demonstrated ability with the engineering, programming, and implementation of industrial control systems.

· Proven experience with control systems components, ladder logic programming, HMI programming and their applications.

· Aptitude for instrumentation and controls design.

· Well developed aptitude around MO computer applications, Project and AutoCAD.

· Ability to troubleshoot and install electrical circuits up to 480V.

· Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodology is a plus.

· Self-starter, with excellent organization skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Additional Information:

· Shift: Daylight

· Department: Technical

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran