Night Shift PLC Technician

Great Lakes Cheese; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a PLC Technician to ensure maximum operating efficiency and the maintenance and repair of production equipment, including PLC programming and electrical work.

The role requires an Associates degree or equivalent and at least 1 year of PLC experience, with familiarity in RSLogix and Rockwell HMI systems. You will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and plant personnel to minimize downtime and improve process reliability.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1 year of PLC experience and/or training.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read schematics (pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings).
• Knowledge of RSLogix 5500 and 5000.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues.
• Maintain production equipment and preventative maintenance records.
• Update HMIs and PLCs as equipment needs dictate.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electrical systems and Rockwell HMI panels.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor and contractors to attain necessary resources.
• Work with plant personnel to drive root cause analysis to avoid future failures.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Manufacturing understanding

Education

Associates degree or equivalent (2-year college/technical school)

Tools

RSLogix 5500/5000

Rockwell PanelView/PanelView Plus

SAP experience

Job description

Job Overview

The PLC technician ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production, including electrical repairs and PLC programming.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Update HMIs and computer systems as equipment and production needs dictate.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor and outside contractors to attain necessary resources.
• Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures.
• Maintain PLCs and troubleshoot using electrical diagrams, ladder logic code and laptop PC.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet networks using cable testers and command line troubleshooting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Rockwell automation HMI's PanelView and PanelView Plus.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1 year of PLC experience and/or training or more.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Electrical knowledge/training.
• Read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to maintain PLC controls electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.
• Knowledge of RSLogix 5500 and 5000.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
• SAP experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.