PLC Technician
Direct opportunity
Rate:$40-42/hr
Shift:2nd or 3rd shift-weekdays weekends afternoon evenings overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
Dayton OH
Responsibilities:
- Designing programming repairing and maintaining PLC systems used within facilities. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturers specifications.
- Replace and configure AB Powerflex 40 400 and 525 VFDs and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
- Replace Panelview and Panelview Plus devices and download applications using Panelbuilder 32 or RS View Studio Machine Edition.
- May support repairs and installations for other advanced production/manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures GMPs and wear the required PPE while working.
-Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or safe quality food requirements.
-Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities during equipment failures collaborating with the production team to analyze resolve and prevent issues through investigation testing and follow-up.
- Maintenance testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of new food manufacturing packaging and processing equipment.
- Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and change or modify machines to improve or update.
-Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues including faulty components and wiring.
-Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.
-Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.
-Modify existing programs for system optimization new process requirements or enhanced safety protocols.
-Maintain accurate records of maintenance repairs programming changes and upgrades.
-Train other team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
-Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
-Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
-Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers supervisors maintenance technicians and machine operators.
-Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.
Requirements:
-Use RS Logix 5000 RS Logix 500 or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
- Go online with Control Logix Compact Logix SLC500 or PLC5 using either ethernet I/P DH or RS232.
- Must be able to download PLC programs if necessary.
- Read and understand electrical schematics.
- Use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 48vac
- Understands symbols on P&IDs and tag references on line layout drawing.
- Aptitude for further development of technical skills.
- 3 years experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Rockwell Maintaineror equivalentCertificate though it must be obtained within thefirst24monthsof employment if not already held.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required.
- Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
- Candidates will be required to takea maintenanceskills assessment to be considered.
If you possess the skills we are looking for and ready to make a positive impact apply NOW! We look forward to connecting soon!
Required Experience:
IC
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