PLC & Electrical Maintenance Technician (12-hr Shifts)

Energy Jobline ZR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

LaMotte Company seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain plant equipment with a focus on PLC-controlled systems and electrical troubleshooting. The role requires reading manuals, strong math skills, and the ability to operate shop tools.

12-hour shifts from 6:30pm to 6:45am and every other weekend are part of the schedule. LaMotte, a 100+-year-old global leader in water testing solutions, offers paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, life and supplemental coverage, and a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• Requires good math skills and the ability to read and understand instructions and manuals.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery.
• Requires experience and skills in areas relating to electrical machine maintenance and modification.
• Must be advanced in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general computer applications.
• Requires experience and skills in areas relating to building construction and modification.
• Must have electrical, plumbing & HVAC exp.
• EPA certification is, not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to transport 50 pounds, operate shop equipment, power tools, and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair all types of manufacturing equipment using specialized experience in electrical and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Upgrades equipment from outdated relay logic to PLC controls by building new panels from wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Maintains a total productive maintenance program that follows the manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures.
• This includes all manufacturing equipment, HVAC, vacuum systems, dust collection systems, dehumidifier units, air compressors, furnaces, lighting, etc.
• Assists with handling equipment breakdowns and completes maintenance work requests as needed and assigned by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assists in modifications as described in approved project proposals.
• Makes local pick-ups of items required for projects or for maintenance projects.
• Utilizes time between various stages of major projects to accomplish smaller projects.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Math skills

Reading manuals

MS Office

Building construction

Driver's license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LaMotte Company seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain plant equipment with a focus on PLC-controlled systems and electrical troubleshooting. The role requires reading manuals, strong math skills, and the ability to operate shop tools.

12-hour shifts from 6:30pm to 6:45am and every other weekend are part of the schedule. LaMotte, a 100+-year-old global leader in water testing solutions, offers paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, life and supplemental coverage, and a 401(k) with