PLC Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Batavia, IL is seeking a skilled technician for on-site work. You will install and troubleshoot PLCs, HMI interfaces, encoders, and drives, ensuring safe operation of 480V systems and automated packaging lines.

The role requires PLC programming, ladder logic, and strong knowledge of electrical schematics. Experience with Profibus and industrial Ethernet is valued; relocation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with PLCs and servo systems.
• Experience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers.
• Proficient with electrical schematics.
• Safety procedures knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity and limit switches, PLC I/O and wiring.
• Troubleshoot analog/digital controls with 480V 3-phase power, VFDs, servo drives, and soft starts.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; ladder logic modifications.
• Diagnose communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Profibus

Industrial Ethernet

Serial communication

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Batavia, IL. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Batavia.

Ability to work 3rd shift, Overtime (1.5) after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. 10 paid holidays, PTO upon start, regular and irregular raises based on performance.

Duties:

• Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and all associated control wiring.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, and load cells.
• Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI interfaces.
• Perform configuration and logic modifications to PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematics
• Diagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Demonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo systems required.
• Experienced in working with computerized maintenance systems preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferred
• PLC programming preferred
• Experience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferred
• Proficient with electrical schematics

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work 2nd shift (2-10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm-6am)?

Work Location: In person