PLC Technician II — Night Shift, PLC & HMI Upgrades

Norsk Hydro; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions North America is seeking a skilled PLC technician to troubleshoot and repair PLC‑controlled systems across rotating shift schedules. You will program, configure safety features, and integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators while collaborating with engineering teams on upgrades.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands‑on experience, proficiency in ladder logic and structured text, and familiarity with Ethernet/IP and FactoryTalk View Studio.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Experience in Ladder logic programming in Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 software.
• Proficient in programming User defined Tags, Add-on instructions, and Structured text programming.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP).
• Experience in editing HMI applications in FactoryTalk View Studio.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC‑controlled systems and related components.
• Perform intermediate programming, safety configuration.
• Program and modify PLC logic using standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block).
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Support mechanical technicians as needed (about 30% of time).
• Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI): use predictive measures to enhance reliability.
• Implement and support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
• Emergency response: immediate action to address breakdowns and other conditions.

Skills

Ladder logic programming

PLC troubleshooting

Safety configuration

Training junior technicians

Tools

Allen-Bradley Logix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Hydro Extrusions North America is seeking a skilled PLC technician to troubleshoot and repair PLC‑controlled systems across rotating shift schedules. You will program, configure safety features, and integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators while collaborating with engineering teams on upgrades.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands‑on experience, proficiency in ladder logic and structured text, and familiarity with Ethernet/IP and FactoryTalk View Studio.