McWane Ductile Ohio Process Control Tech (PLC Technician)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include those listed below other duties may be assigned. This position is a full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) on-site position.

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment using PLC programs to support plant Electricians.
• Install Programmable Logic Controllers on new and existing equipment
• Good understanding of NFPA 70E and basic wiring techniques
• Experience with drives motors and motor controls
• Possess a good understanding of sensors
• Possess a basic understanding of pneumatics cylinders valves solenoids etc.
• Have a good understanding ladder logic program
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Documenting work and maintaining records.  Back-up copies of programs and parameter sets for the plant.
• Assisting in the training of staff
• Monitoring work and systems to ensure compliance with Federal State and County codes regulations standards and mandates

• Create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design programming simulation and testing and start-up
• Program and Troubleshoot Allen Bradley control systems hardware and software (Studio 5000 RS Logix 500/5000 Factory talk View ME/SE).
• Interpreting project documentation to develop an understanding of the process control requirement.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic electrical electronic hydraulic and pneumatic and vision systems. Retrofits to upgrade from SLC-era control systems for risk reduction are a possibility.
• Increase uptime throughput efficiency and quality through the process of maintaining designing developing and continuously improving our equipment and the utilization of technology to ensure the best quality products are produced.
• Perform continuous improvement activities to improve safety to increase productivity and to reduce production cost by development and improvement of electrical control systems PLC HMI & robotics programming including design implementation and troubleshooting.
• Assisting in developing of PM strategies and identifying areas of improvement within the control system infrastructure.
• Participation in design reviews for new machinery to provide input into control system capabilities which affect machine function. Must be able to work closely with CAD designer/engineering to integrate/package/select appropriate electromechanical presses and servo motors to meet design requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel related to controls systems.
• Train employees on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of existing equipment.
• Scheduled plant coverage rotation required to remotely log in and troubleshoot machine issues or if required be on site to assist with troubleshooting.
• Resolve customer questions and/or concerns without seeking assistance from leadership.
• Assist in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements.
• Proficient troubleshooting including electrical/electronic systems (/- 10V 24V 120V)
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment.
• Work in a team environment where honest communication a positive attitude engagement and personal accountability are expected.
• Work off-shifts weekends and extended shifts (i.e. 12 hrs.). This position may require off-shift support for production or start up.

Qualifications :

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Must be experienced in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradly Siemens. AA in Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechatronics Technology preferred plus 2 years related experience in an industrial manufacturing setting; OR an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. Certification of AB training courses a plus

Computer Skills: Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Windows MS Office programs and applications for word processing email database management and spreadsheets.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to look at electrical blueprints review them to identify issues and ensure they will work before being installed.  Must apply common sense and solve practical problems. Ability to look at electrical grids and evaluate them for any problems isolate the issue and solve the issue to make sure they are being installed correctly. Ability to identify issues and make corrective measures to fix problems with electrical components. Electrical technicians need to be able to look for problems in complicated electrical grids isolate the issue and solve it.

Additional Information :

McWane Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is made available to all persons without regard to race color religion sex national origin age and marital status disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with reasonable accommodation Vietnam Era or veteran status. This policy applies to hiring placement recruitment rates of pay or other forms of compensation benefits promotions transfers layoffs recalls Company-sponsored training terminations and other employment-related activities.

McWane Ductile Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female minority veteran and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time