PLC Controls Electrician

MAC Incorporated; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

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PLC Controls Electrician Lakeland, Florida
Job Ref: 39634

1ST SHIFT PLC CONTROLS TECHNICIAN OPENING IN LAKELAND FLORIDA WITH A LARGE BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING PLANT.

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ROLE AND PAYS 36.00 Hourly

1ST Shift: 5:00AM-5:30PM (Continental / Block Schedule)
Pay Rate: $36

GREAT OPPORTUNITY WITH A TON OF GROWTH POTENTIAL

Job Description: PLC Controls Technician

Summary
The PLC Tech is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logiccontroller (PLC) systems, electrical systems, and motor controls used within the facilities.
The PLC Techinspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer'sspecifications.
May support repairs and installations for other advanced production/manufacturingequipment.
The PLC Tech diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs oradjustments as needed.

Essential Functions:
• Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems
• Program or perform repairs on PLC systems
• Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed
• Perform breakdown analysis
• Perform electrical wiring and motor controls troubleshooting and repair
• Maintain PLC networks
• Oversee or perform general housekeeping
• Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology
• Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line
• Change line for package changeovers
• Understand and complete PLC control updates and revisions to support V curve performance
• Able to troubleshoot and write code in Ladder Logic and or function block
• Able to troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on Device Net
• Track all temporary repairs made in logic via CMMS/EXCEL and follow through to bring equipment back
to basic conditions
• Able to accomplish tasks with minimal guidance
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
• Meticulous Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

Required Skills and Competencies:
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
• Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).
Proficiency Level:
• Intermediate to Advance

Education and Experience:
• BS in Control Engineering or equivalent demonstrated skill
Working Conditions:
• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material orequipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two sensesat a time.
• Work Environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similardemands.

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