PLC & Electrical Systems Technician

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician in Rockledge, FL to collaborate with engineers on prototypes and manufacturing processes. You will diagnose PLC-related faults, observe PLC I/O, and help build electrical panels for in-house projects.

Key tasks include reading prints and schematics, following NFPA and Hydro standards, and supporting mechanical/electrical repairs as needed to maintain productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic to diagnose faults.
• Bridge between physical electrical components and their digital PLC representation.
• Experience with 480VAC (3-phase) and 24VDC control circuits.
• Construct electrical panels per NFPA and company standards.
• Assist with complex mechanical/electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to build, modify, and test prototypes and processes.
• Use PLC ladder logic as diagnostic tool to monitor flow and root cause failures.
• Connect to PLC processors to observe I/O status and verify signal paths.
• Lead construction of electrical panels for in-house projects.
• Serve as escalation point for maintenance team on repairs.
• Work from prints, sketches, and schematics while following codes.
• Identify process enhancements to improve facility efficiency and 5S.

Skills

Ladder logic

Allen-Bradley

PLC basics

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tools

Drill presses

Band saws

Knockouts

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician in Rockledge, FL to collaborate with engineers on prototypes and manufacturing processes. You will diagnose PLC-related faults, observe PLC I/O, and help build electrical panels for in-house projects.

Key tasks include reading prints and schematics, following NFPA and Hydro standards, and supporting mechanical/electrical repairs as needed to maintain productivity and safety.