Automation Maintenance Technician PLC Technician
Automation Maintenance Technician PLC Technician
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Job Description
Jack Links is seeking a PLC Technician at our Minong WI plant.
The shift is: Monday Thursday from 3:15pm to 2:00am
Wage: $28.00$32.00 per hour PLUS $3.00 Shift Differential per hour
Nestled in the secluded beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin Minong offers year round activities for the outdoor lover. Whether youre into fishing snowmobiling riding ATVs or fitness at the Jack Links Aquatic Activity Center Minong has something for everyone. Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate. This is truly a dream job for someone with mechatronics robotics controls engineering or automation background.
PLC technicians must monitor and operate machines designed to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. Technicians check meters and gauges to verify that machines work properly and analyze the results to ensure they meet company standards. They also troubleshoot problems and perform repairs when machines develop problems preferably while processes continue to run. Must also prepare reports for managers and recommend upgrades or changes to processes.
Job Related Skills/Responsibilities
Think critically to solve problems and be detail oriented.
Be comfortable using digital hardware and software.
Maintain a safe clean and organized work area.
Report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Adhere to all company personnel policies.
Follow daily production schedule and help achieve specified goals.
Ensure product conforms to specifications.
Follow good manufacturing practices along with company SOPs and SSOPs.
Use industrial programming skills to program train operate and maintain automated equipment.
SelfMotivated to work independently with or without supervision with solid follow through.
Proficient understanding of ladder logic programming.
Maintain and update existing PLC / Controls system.
Work with Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot machine issues.
Research and integrate new systems and/or technology.
Maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed.
Administrative Skills
Able to organize and prioritize in a multitasking environment.
Able to effectively communicate using the English language (speak read and write).
Have general maintenance knowledge.
Able to follow instructions.
Able to perform general maintenance.
Have good problemsolving abilities.
Safety
Monitor Unsafe Behavior.
Follow all OSHA Guidelines.
Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
i. Earplug
ii. Hairnet
iii. Beardnet
iv. Protective eyewear
v. Slip resistant footwear
vi. Face Mask
Leadership
Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
Must Demonstrate the Jack Links Values: Be Real Relationship Driven Stewardship Speed Matters Self Discipline Show Awesome Character.
Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and outside) the assigned department.
Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
Encourage team member initiative and innovation and show recognition for effort and achievement.
Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI.
Communication
Communicate with peers subordinates and leaders in an effective timely manner.
Ability to collaborate with remote employees and work as part of a team.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with workrelatedproblems.
Qualifications :
Associates Degree (or equivalent).
Proficient with industrial programming:
i. Wonderware Software
ii. Allen Brady (Logix 500 Logix 5000 Studio 5000 Factory Talk ME)
iii. BoschRexroth (Indra Works Indra Logics)
Programs will be dependent on the area you will work in.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel Word Outlook).
Desired Qualifications
13 years previous experience in automation.
Robotics/Automation specialization and training.
Additional Information :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Links is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation and gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
EVerify
Jack Links provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new Team Members Form I9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you including terminating your employment. We do not use EVerify to prescreen job applicants or to reverify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I9. In order to determine whether Form I9 documentation is valid we use EVerifys photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Links has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status please call the Office of Special Counsel at(TDD:.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
