PLC Maintenance Technician — Rotating Night Shift
Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC
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Job summary
Hydro Extrusions in Cressona, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support PLC-controlled equipment on a rotating night shift. You will assist with installation, wiring, diagnostics, and commissioning of automation systems, while maintaining thorough equipment documentation and logs.
The role emphasizes ladder logic basics, sensor/transmitter knowledge, and PLC-to-device communications, with opportunities to grow in a strong manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- 0-5 years experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
- Basic understanding of ladder logic troubleshooting and fault isolation.
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assist in installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of PLCs and 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.
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Job description
Hydro Extrusions in Cressona, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support PLC-controlled equipment on a rotating night shift. You will assist with installation, wiring, diagnostics, and commissioning of automation systems, while maintaining thorough equipment documentation and logs.
The role emphasizes ladder logic basics, sensor/transmitter knowledge, and PLC-to-device communications, with opportunities to grow in a strong manufacturing environment.
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