PLC Technician - 1st Shift

MatWorks; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) profit sharing

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

MatWorks in Dalton, GA is seeking a maintenance technician to install, troubleshoot and repair facilities and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Travel to Mountville may be required.

You will create, modify and test PLC code, change ladder logic, setup HMI screens, program drives and other electronic components, and use CMMS to track maintenance activities. Safety procedures and MTBF/MTTR improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years PLC programming experience required; five+ years preferred.
• Allen-Bradley PLC experience RSLogix500, Studio5000.
• Ability to travel to other branch locations, sometimes on short notice.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Associates degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Capable of working flexible hours, overtime when necessary.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or 5S is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work independently as necessary.
• Create, Modify, and test PLC code.
• Change ladder logic in PLC program.
• Setup HMI screens and make changes to HMI screens.
• Program drives and other electronic components.
• This position may involve travel to Mountville branch locations.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair facilities and equipment (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems).
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures when necessary.
• Devise, fabricate and assemble mechanical components for machinery or equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Use meters and a variety of hand/power tools; handle materials safely.
• Initiate corrective and preventative action within your scope.
• Be a catalyst of positive change to improve MTBF and MTTR.
• Use CMMS system to track maintenance activities.
• Keep work area and tools clean and orderly.
• Identify electrical problems using testing devices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Communication skills

Flexibility / overtime

Education

Associates degree or technical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix500

Studio5000

CMMS software

Windows & MS Office

Job description

• Must be able to work independently as necessary
• Create, Modify, and test PLC code
• Change ladder logic in PLC program
• Setup HMI screens make changes to HMI screens
• Program drives and other electronic components
• This position may involve travel to Mountville branch locations.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair facilities and equipment (including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems) such as mills,HVAC, roofs, chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment
• Follow all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures when necessary
• Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery or equipment and measuring instruments
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Use electric meters, a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Initiate corrective and preventative action within the scope of your responsibility
• Be a catalyst of positive change to improve mean time between failures (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Use CMMS system to track and gather information on maintenance activities.
• Keep work area and tools clean and orderly
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.

Job Summary

• Must be able to work independently as necessary
• Create, Modify, and test PLC code
• Change ladder logic in PLC program
• Setup HMI screens make changes to HMI screens
• Program drives and other electronic components
• This position may involve travel to Mountville branch locations.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair facilities and equipment (including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems) such as mills,HVAC, roofs, chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment
• Follow all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures when necessary
• Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery or equipment and measuring instruments
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Use electric meters, a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Initiate corrective and preventative action within the scope of your responsibility
• Be a catalyst of positive change to improve mean time between failures (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Use CMMS system to track and gather information on maintenance activities.
• Keep work area and tools clean and orderly
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.

Job Requirements

• Allen-Bradley PLC experience RSLogix500, Studio5000
• Ability to travel to other branch locations, sometimes on short notice
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Two (2) years of PLC programming experience is required, five (5) or more years of experience preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent experience in a technical field
• Mechanical ability to complete tasks such as replacing motors, repairing plumbing issues, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Capable of working flexible hours, overtime when necessary
• Knowledge of 5S or Lean manufacturing principles a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Windows and Microsoft Office knowledge desired
• Experience with CMMS software
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Communicate effectively with other employees, departments and branches

Benefits

• 401(k) profit sharing
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance