PLC Programmer
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Overview
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The Futamura Group was established in Japan in 1950 & is now a global operation of 6 manufacturing divisions serving customers around the world.
Futamuras objective is to specialize in high added value products. Among these isNatureFlexTM a biodegradable compostable film produced in the Tecumseh KS facility.NatureFlexTMis based strongly on renewable resources and are fully certified to the European (EN13432) and American (ASTM D6400) norms for compostable packaging. Our products are shipped around the world and are utilized by major brands as well as specialized markets. See the processhere.
This position reports to our Engineering and Electrical department.
Futamura is committed to its employees and their families by offering one of the most competitive pay and benefits packages including:
- Medical dental vision life voluntary life short term disability and long-term disability coverages
- Most insurance coverage is effective in less than 30 days!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Holiday pay
- An excellent 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
We believe in enriching our associates through training and development to best position them for internal promotional opportunities and career growth.
EEO/D/M/V/F
Responsibilities
The PLC Programmer position is responsible for the design configuration and integration of complex control systems with the focus on supporting and improving production equipment and automation. Provides implementation services as part of a project team.
Duties include:
- Prepare project scopes of work preliminary design concepts and cost estimates for projects
- Participates in gathering field data and preparing project specifications
- Design develop test and support controls systems which include pneumatics servos VFDs relays communication networks touchscreens and pushbuttons.
- Program PLCs and HMI using SIMATIC Step 7 / TIA Portal / WinCC / Ignition programming software
- Create documentation such as user manuals programming diagrams network diagrams and electrical drawings
- Provide industrial electrical hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting 480V 3-phase 110 VAC and 24VDC systems
- Ensure all relevant safety objectives are observed for all work completed
- Confirms equipment performance by conducting tests and final commissioning of equipment
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions irregularities and continuing needs
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
- Ability to effectively listen to read and understand information; accurately retains and retrieves information; relays clear and concise information in both written and oral form.
- 2 years formal training in the electrical field from a vocational school or greater
- Minimum 1 year experience in Industrial Automation/Control Systems
- Advanced computer skills
- Familiarity with electrical engineering design standards including NEC NFPA and UL standards
- Fluent in electrical schematics and related machine diagrams
- Proficient in troubleshooting/specifying/installing electrical machine tool hardware including: servos motors Variable Frequency Drives DC drives and standard electrical components
- Familiarity with panel wiring and electrical assembly of PLCs PLC components HMIs etc.
- Ability to interpret and understand policies procedures electrical schematics and relate them to others
- Knowledge of AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical design software
- Demonstrated focus on safety and quality.
Employment Type
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