Controls Electrician - Allen Bradley PLC

Electrical Automation Services; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Warrenville, IL is seeking a skilled maintenance/controls technician for 2nd or 3rd shift. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity and limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and associated wiring on 480V systems.

You will program and debug PLC and HMI interfaces, modify ladder logic, diagnose Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet, and perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and laser-guided vehicles.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and servo systems.
• Familiar with 480V 3-phase power and electrical schematics.
• Proficient in ladder logic programming and HMI configuration.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity and limit switches and PLC I/O.
• Troubleshoot analog/digital controls on 480V systems and drives.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; modify ladder logic.
• Diagnose Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet communications.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, laser-guided vehicles and production equipment.

Skills

PLCs

Servo systems

HMI programming

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Proximity/Photo eyes/Limit switches

3-phase 480V power

VFDs/Servo drives

Encoders/Load cells

Networking protocols (Profibus, Ether,

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical schematics software

Job description

Ability to work 3rd shift, Overtime (1.5) after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. 10 paid holidays, PTO upon start, regular and irregular raises based on performance.Duties:Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and all associated control wiring.Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts.Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, and load cells.Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI interfaces.Perform configuration and logic modifications to PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic.Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematicsDiagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipmentEducation/Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredDemonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo systems required.Experienced in working with computerized maintenance systems preferred.Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferredThorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferredPLC programming preferredExperience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferredProficient with electrical schematicsBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceRelocation assistanceVision insuranceApplication Question(s):Are you willing to work 2nd shift (2-10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm-6am)?Work Location: In person