PLC & Instrumentation Specialist - Drive Plant Reliability

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy-Farmers-of-America, Inc. in Vermont seeks a skilled technician to install, monitor, and repair PLC devices and related systems. This role supports PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and other electronics to keep equipment operating at capacity.

You will troubleshoot and repair control and motor systems, perform preventative maintenance, and mentor junior staff while following GMP and safety rules. Excellent problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from trade school or technical school in industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.
• 4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification and/or License – state certified electrician license and other certifications and/or licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, and field devices.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power and motor control systems and frequency drives.
• Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve zero downtime and 100% efficiency.
• Monitor PLC devices and systems to ensure functionality.
• Test connections between PLC devices and other equipment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections.
• Maintain CMMS for accurate parts inventory and asset performance.
• Maintain and repair equipment across plant areas and assist with setup of new equipment utilities.
• Provide technical support for users and technicians.
• Train and mentor team members including technicians and operators.
• Document and maintain procedural documents.
• Maintain communication with other departments and management.
• Stay up to date on new products and technology.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

PLC control systems

Power distribution systems

Instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Ladder logic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school in industrial automation or PLC

State electrician license or certifications

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Dairy-Farmers-of-America, Inc. in Vermont seeks a skilled technician to install, monitor, and repair PLC devices and related systems. This role supports PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and other electronics to keep equipment operating at capacity.

You will troubleshoot and repair control and motor systems, perform preventative maintenance, and mentor junior staff while following GMP and safety rules. Excellent problem-solving skills are required.