Night Shift PLC Technician

Job Overview

The PLC technician ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production, including electrical repairs and PLC programming.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Update HMIs and computer systems as equipment and production needs dictate.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor and outside contractors to attain necessary resources.
• Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures.
• Maintain PLCs and troubleshoot using electrical diagrams, ladder logic code and laptop PC.  
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet networks using cable testers and command line troubleshooting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Rockwell automation HMI’s PanelView and PanelView Plus.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

•    Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
•    1 year of PLC experience and/or training or more.
•    Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.  
•    Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.  
•    Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.  
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.  
•    Electrical knowledge/training.  
•    Read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
•    Ability to maintain PLC controls electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.
•    Knowledge of RSLogix 5500 and 5000.
•    Familiarity with OSHA regulations. 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
• SAP experience.

Working Conditions

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