PLC Maintenance Tech – Industrial Automation (Rotating)

Hydro; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan with company match

Education assistance

Bonus plan eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro North America is seeking a Junior PLC Technician to assist in installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of PLCs and automation equipment. The role includes wiring, PLC I/O, and hands-on support under supervision with rotating night shifts.

You will read schematics, help in testing, document work, and collaborate with senior technicians to commission systems. Knowledge of ladder logic and sensors is valued; prior exposure to RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 is preferred, and a passion

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors, transmitters, and control devices.
• Familiarity with digital and analog I/O configuration and verification.
• Basic knowledge of industrial communication networks and PLC-to-device communications.
• Experience using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 is preferred.
• Understanding of industrial control panel components including relays, contactors, and terminal blocks.
• Ability to interpret PLC fault codes and assist in troubleshooting automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related automation equipment.
• Basic wiring, PLC, and HMI setup.
• Assist in wiring and installation of PLC hardware.
• Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC I/O diagrams.
• Support senior technicians in system testing and commissioning.
• Maintain documentation and logs of work performed.
• Configure, scale, and troubleshoot analog signals and instrumentation.
• Perform basic PLC program uploads, downloads, and online monitoring.
• Use multimeters and basic electrical testing equipment.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Electrical wiring

HMI setup

RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000

Industrial sensors

Industrial networks

Tools

RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000

Job description

Hydro North America is seeking a Junior PLC Technician to assist in installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of PLCs and automation equipment. The role includes wiring, PLC I/O, and hands-on support under supervision with rotating night shifts.

You will read schematics, help in testing, document work, and collaborate with senior technicians to commission systems. Knowledge of ladder logic and sensors is valued; prior exposure to RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 is preferred, and a passion