Senior PLC Technician - Night Shift, Hands-on Automation

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC

Wright Township (PA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 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 Extrusion USA, LLC is seeking a PLC Technician II to support our Mountain Top facility. The role focuses on PLC programming, safety configurations, and integration with HMIs and sensors in a production environment.

You will troubleshoot, install, and optimize PLC systems, and collaborate with engineering on upgrades while mentoring junior technicians. A strong background in Ladder logic and Logix/Studio 5000 is preferred.

Qualifications

3–5 years of hands-on PLC programming experience.
Experience with ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.
Ability to install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems in industrial environments.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 and HMI integration.

Responsibilities

Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration of PLC-controlled systems.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic (ladder/structured text).
Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems in industrial environments.
Troubleshoot PLC systems and related components.
Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
Collaborate with engineering on system upgrades and improvements.
Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
Support continuous reliability improvement initiatives.
This multi‑craft role requires assisting mechanical technicians about 30% of the time.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations swiftly.