PLC Automation Technician — Night Shift (6pm–6am)

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Maintenance & Automation Technician to program and maintain PLC-controlled equipment. You will develop ladder logic, configure safety settings, and integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators on rotating shifts.

The role requires 3-5 years of hands-on PLC experience, collaboration with engineering, and training of junior technicians. A multi-craft focus includes occasional mechanical support to keep production reliable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting PLC systems.
• Ability to independently modify, troubleshoot, and validate ladder logic.
• Experience integrating PLCs with HMIs and automation equipment.

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 on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Support CRI initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
• Provide multi-craft support to mechanical technicians ~30% of the time.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to restore operations promptly.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Allen-Bradley

HMI programming

Ethernet/IP

Troubleshooting

Cross-discipline support

Tools

Logix Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Job description

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Maintenance & Automation Technician to program and maintain PLC-controlled equipment. You will develop ladder logic, configure safety settings, and integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators on rotating shifts.

The role requires 3-5 years of hands-on PLC experience, collaboration with engineering, and training of junior technicians. A multi-craft focus includes occasional mechanical support to keep production reliable.