Night Shift PLC Technician

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a PLC Technician to maintain and repair production machinery, update HMIs, and support electrical systems in a fast-paced dairy production environment.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, 1 year PLC experience, ability to read schematics, and a track record of safe, quality-driven maintenance. SAP experience and ammonia refrigeration exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 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 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 and problems.
• 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.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

RSLogix 5500/5000

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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 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 of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

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