PLC Technician

MDA Edge; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a PLC Manufacturing Technician in Summerville, SC. The role involves ensuring efficient operation of production equipment, collaborating with engineering, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in PLCs and industrial electronics. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance as per the PM Program.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for production equipment.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers

Industrial Electronics

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in Industrial Electronics

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,960.00/yr - $56,160.00/yr

Job Summary:

• As a PLC Manufacturing Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our production equipment operates efficiently and effectively.
• You will collaborate closely with our Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes related to output and waste reduction.
• A strong background in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial electronics, and maintenance is required.
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance as per the PM Program to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist Engineering with installation, debugging, and startup of production equipment.
• Maintain equipment logs, recording downtime and maintenance issues.
• Document all process changes.
• Mix silicone/solvent-based formulations used for lubrication (Sharps Department), ensuring solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters using a viscometer.
• Support Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within specified parameters.
• Ensure safety, environmental procedures, and Quality System Requirements (QSR) are followed.
• Provide relevant equipment and process performance information to Production Supervisors, including production and waste data.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for production equipment.
• Support other maintenance duties as needed.
• Take ownership of process performance issues and lead improvements.
• Report directly to Production Maintenance and indirectly to Production.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED plus at least 4 years of industrial/manufacturing experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Vocational/Technical School curriculum in relevant fields (see below), with relevant experience or an Associate’s degree in Industrial Electronics or similar.
• Ability to work an 8-hour night shift (12AM - 8AM, Monday through Friday).
• Ability to interpret and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Proficiency in electrical industrial systems.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal specifications and procedures.
• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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