PLC Technician: Hands-on Automation & Diagnostics

Norsk Hydro

South Dakota

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro in North America seeks a PLC Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation systems. You will read electrical schematics, interpret I/O diagrams, and support senior technicians in testing and commissioning across our extrusion facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 0-5 years of PLC experience, basic ladder logic knowledge, and familiarity with sensors, transmitters, and control devices.

Qualifications

0-5 years of experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment.
Basic understanding of ladder logic troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques.
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.