Industrial PLC Controls Technician

Ardagh Group

Huron (OH)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging is seeking an Electrician to modify, repair, and overhaul electrical/electronic equipment across the facility. You will maintain, modify and install PLC programs and troubleshoot plant floor issues to ensure continuous operations.

The role requires three years of industrial experience, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation. Join a leading metal packaging company focused on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Electrician designation with at least three years industrial experience.
Experience with installation, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment of industrial, electrical and electronic equipment.
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell PLCs, PLC5, Controllogix5000, Siemens Processors and RS Logix.
Software experience with frequency drives, Yaskawa and others preferred.
Working knowledge of 3 phase power circuits and ability read electrical prints.
Ability to pass an Electrical aptitude test.
Strong working knowledge in safety principles.

Responsibilities

Install, modify, rebuild, repair or overhaul all types of electronic/electrical equipment and controls with an emphasis on plant operations.
Remove and/or install electronic/electrical equipment and parts.
Modify, maintain and install PLC programs.
Analyze and correct electrical/electronic problems.
Must be familiar with electrical/electronic tools, gauges, calibration and testing equipment.
Must have a working knowledge of camera/vision systems, computers, hand and power tools, bench lathe, pipe threader, acetylene torch, etc.
Must be familiar with motors, generators, transformers, conduits, bus ducts, fittings, wires, cable, transistors and other electrical/electronic gauges, meters and control devices.
Familiarization with Plant production and communication equipment is required.
Must be able to modify, maintain, and install PLC programs.
Must be able to develop new programs as directed.
Identify PLC problems, troubleshoot PLCs and maintain PLC updated documentation and wiring changes.
Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications, codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
Make sketches of parts and layouts, design and construct adaptations or conversions of component parts, including the necessary phases of development work.
Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
Make mechanical and electrical repairs as required in servicing electronic equipment, including assembling, modifying, repairing and replacement of individual electronic parts within components, circuit modules, and printed circuit boards.
Maintain performance inventory and maintenance records for electrical and electronic equipment.
Advise operators, mechanics, and other electrical maintenance personnel of standard operating procedures and requirements for electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment notes and corrective action taken.
Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
Other duties as assigned.