PLC Controls Maintenance Specialist

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What to Expect: As a PLC Controls Maintenance Specialist you will utilize your expertise in PLC and robotic equipment to perform routine ladderlogic updates troubleshooting and maintenance of automation systems and supporting integration of equipment across platforms within the manufacturing setting.

What We Offer:

• Caterpillar offers competitive pay and acomprehensive benefits program time off and other Total Rewards.
• Multi-Shift Openings: 1st Shift & 2nd Shift. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.
  • 1st shift: Monday Friday 7 a.m. 3 p.m.
  • 2nd shift: Monday Friday 3p.m. 11 p.m.

Your Role Day to Day: As a PLC Controls Maintenance Specialist you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production manufacturing and material-handling equipment in the production facilities building(s) in accordance with work orders and technical documentation as assigned in a timely manner. You will be familiar with PM procedures including performing PMs logging completion well as the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical electrical and electronic systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) System Control Software (SCS) scanners etc. Able to recommend and implement corrective action and overall be familiar with PLC logic principles.

What you will have (Basic Requirements):

• 2 years minimum experience in industrial PLC controls maintenance in a manufacturing facility or cumulative industrial setting
• Expertise in automation on Allen Bradley ABB CLOOS Lincoln equipment as well as other automation products within the facility
• Prior experience in maintaining troubleshooting and repairing Industrial electrical / electronic production and material-handling equipment
  

Top Candidates Will Also Have (Preferrred Requirements):

• Prior experience within a Caterpillar facility
• Experience utilizing DeviceNet protocols
• Familiar with PLC ladder logic principles
• Prior work experience in a heavy equipmentproduction facility or comparable automated production plant / facility

All eligible candidatesMUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that providesDAY ONEbenefits (medical dental vision RX and 401K). Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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