PLC & Maintenance Technician

Hydro; North Liberty (IN); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, RX, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement plan with company match

Education assistance

Bonus plan eligibility

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Hydro North America is hiring an Industrial PLC Programmer in North Liberty, IN to support 3pm-11pm shifts. You will program and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, integrate HMIs, sensors, and actuators, and work with engineering on system upgrades.

You will train junior technicians, promote reliability through CRI initiatives, and occasionally assist mechanical technicians. Relevant experience with Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC ladder logic for improvements.

Aufgaben

• Program and configure PLC-controlled systems safely.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic using ladder logic and function block.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems in industrial settings.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems and components.
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering on upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Utilize predictive measures to improve equipment reliability via CRI.
• Implement and support continuous reliability improvement standards.
• This position is a multi-craft role and will support mechanical technicians ~30% of the time.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and other quickly developed conditions.

Kenntnisse

Ladder logic

PLC troubleshooting

Functional block

Industrial automation

Tools

Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000

Jobbeschreibung

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, RX, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Shifts Available and Hours: 3pm-11pm

What you will be doing

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration of PLC-controlled systems.
• Independently develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic using standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic and function block).
• Independently perform installation, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC systems in industrial environments with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components.
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Utilize predictive measures to enhance equipment reliability through Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI) initiatives.
• Implement and support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
• This position is a multi-craft role and will be required to support mechanical technicians as needed, approximately 30% of the time in role.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and other suddenly developed conditions requiring immediate action to restore operations.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• 3-5 years of hands‑on professional experience independently programming, troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC ladder logic to support equipment enhancements, process improvements, and operational reliability.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in Ladder logic programming in Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 Software.
• Proficient in programming User defined Tags, Add-on instructions, and Structured text programming.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP).
• Experience in editing HMI applications in Factory talk view studio.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.