PLC Technician

MDA Edge; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Mount Pleasant is seeking a PLC Manufacturing Technician to ensure efficient operation of production equipment. The role involves working closely with engineering to monitor processes, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot issues. Candidates should have a strong background in PLCs and industrial electronics, with opportunities for leadership in maintaining safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus $1,500 for qualified applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Industrial/Manufacturing experience.
• Vocational/Technical School Curriculum required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Assist Engineering with installation and debugging.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in Industrial Electronics

Job description

Job Summary:

• As a PLC Manufacturing Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our production equipment is operating efficiently and effectively.
• You will work closely with our Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels.
• You must have a strong background in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), industrial electronics and maintenance.
• Sign- On Bonus $1,500 for *qualified applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on equipment used in the production process.
• Perform preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as required to ensure a smooth operation.
• Assist Engineering with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment.
• Maintain equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems.
• Document all process changes.
• Mix silicone/solvent-based formulation which is used for the lubrication of needles (Sharps Department Only) Uses viscometer to ensure solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters.
• Support Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within defined parameters.
• Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR) are maintained.
• Provide Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information.
• Provide leadership to other associates in trouble-shooting production equipment.
• Coordinate and support other maintenance duties as required.
• Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues.
• Reports directly to Production Maintenance and indirectly to Production.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED + a minimum of 4 years of Industrial/Manufacturing experience or equivalent experience + education
• Vocational/Technical School Curriculum required (see below listed classes) Relevant experience may be substituted for individual courses or Associates Degree with a Major in Industrial Electronics or similar field (strongly preferred)
• Able to work an 8 hours, Monday through Friday, night shift, 12AM - 8AM
• Able to interpret and comprehend basic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) ladder logic.
• Able to trouble shoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Possess proficient skills in electrical industrial systems.
• Able to comprehend and adhere to specifications, procedures, requirements both written and verbal.
• Relevant Fields: Electrical / Electronics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial Programmer, Electrician.

Vocational/Technical School (Curriculum):

• Industrial Electricity
• AC/DC Circuits I & II
• Control Circuits
• Programmable Controllers
• Programmable Controllers Applications
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications