Night Shift PLC Controls Technician

Norsk Hydro; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in New York area is seeking a PLC Programmer to design, install, program, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems. You will work on industrial equipment, integrating PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators, and support reliability initiatives.

We require 3–5 years of hands-on PLC experience, with ladder logic and Allen-Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 expertise. The role requires shift coverage for a 3rd shift schedule, with some cross-training for mechanical technicians.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on professional experience independently programming, troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC ladder logic for equipment enhancements and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration of PLC-controlled systems.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic using ladder logic and function block.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems in industrial environments with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components.
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Use predictive measures to improve equipment reliability via CRI initiatives.
• Support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
• Occasionally assist mechanical technicians (~30% of time).
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations quickly.

Skills

PLC Programming

Ladder Logic

Allen-Bradley Logix/Studio 5000

HMI (FactoryTalk View)

Ethernet/IP

Education

3-5 years PLC experience

Job description

Hydro Extrusions in New York area is seeking a PLC Programmer to design, install, program, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems. You will work on industrial equipment, integrating PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators, and support reliability initiatives.

We require 3–5 years of hands-on PLC experience, with ladder logic and Allen-Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 expertise. The role requires shift coverage for a 3rd shift schedule, with some cross-training for mechanical technicians.