Electrician, Maintenance

PLZ Corp; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Promotions from within

Job summary

PLZ Corp in Missouri is seeking a PLC Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot complex automated systems in our manufacturing facility. You will wire 480V 3-phase power, troubleshoot PLCs, servos, robotics, and read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of industrial experience, electronics technology education, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs. We offer opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years industrial/manufacturing experience desired.
• Electronics Technology education preferred; trade school or apprenticeship acceptable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming and electrical/controls; PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Familiarity with servos and robotics; ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Must read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings; fully computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Wire 480V 3-phase power systems (required).
• Troubleshoot controls, relays logic, and fix mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including diagrams, flow meters, starters, relays, VFDs.
• Repair mechanical systems (chains, bearings, motors, pumps, valves).
• Conduct preventative maintenance and read manuals/schematics.
• Work with PLCs, SERVO, hydraulics/pneumatics; read and interpret drawings.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC troubleshooting

Allen Bradley PLCs

Servo motors

Robotics familiarity

Electrical diagrams reading

3-phase power

MIG welding

Plasma cutting

Computer literacy

Education

Electronics Technology education

Trade school / military / apprenticeship

High School/GED

Tools

Allen Bradley

MLPS/PLC tools

Hydraulic tooling

Job description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.
From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

Shift: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Ability to wire 480V 3-phase power systems (required)
• Trouble shoot controls and relays logic.
• Ability to fix industrial mechanical systems. (IE: photo eyes, conveyors, gearboxes, proximity switches, production equipment, etc.) (required)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems (IE: reading wire diagrams, installation, flow meters, starters, relays, VFD’s etc.) (required)
• Ability to repair mechanical systems (I.E: chains, sprockets, bearings, motors, seals, pumps, valves, cylinders) (required)
• Ability to conduct preventative maintenance (IE: chart/data, PLC, SERVO, etc.) (required)
• Ability to read product manuals and mechanical drawings for repairs (I.E. hydraulics, pneumatics, schematics) (required)
• 2-3 years of Electro-Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting Experience.
• An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes; motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• A strong PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to work various shifts / overtime / days per week.
• Use Plasma cutter and Mig welders

In addition, our ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to identify errors and suggest corrections, strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

At minimum, the candidate for the PLC Controls Technician must have:

• 5-7 years Industrial/manufacturing experience desired
• Electronics Technology education preferred, trade school, military, apprenticeship etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming and electrical/controls required/PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Familiarity with servos and robotics

Benefits

• We promote from within/opportunity for advancement.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Benefits start first of the month following 30 days.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Preferred

High School/GED or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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