PLC & Maintenance Technician – Evening Shift
Norsk Hydro
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Job summary
Norsk Hydro’s Hydro Extrusions in Mountain Top, PA is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to join our Maintenance team. You will program, troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled equipment, implement ladder logic and integration with HMIs across industrial systems, with a focus on reliability and safety.
Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, collaborating with engineers, and supporting CRI initiatives.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years hands-on professional experience programming, troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC ladder logic for improvements and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration of PLC-controlled systems.
- Independently develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic using ladder logic and function block.
- Install, program, and troubleshoot 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.
- Support Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI) initiatives.
- This multi-craft role requires ~30% mechanical support.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and outages to restore operations.
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Job description
Norsk Hydro’s Hydro Extrusions in Mountain Top, PA is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to join our Maintenance team. You will program, troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled equipment, implement ladder logic and integration with HMIs across industrial systems, with a focus on reliability and safety.
Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, collaborating with engineers, and supporting CRI initiatives.
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