Sr PLC Technician

Ventura foods; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a qualified Maintenance Electrician/PLC Technician to install, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based systems across our plant. You will follow ladder logic, schematics, and blueprints, and assist in implementing new control projects.

The role requires an Associate degree in electronics or electrical tech, 5 years of journey-level experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and test equipment. Strong safety knowledge and ability to work onsite in shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronic or electrical technology or equivalent experience.
• 5 years journey-level experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance including PLC-based systems, servo motors, and drives.
• Project management experience.
• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs.
• Assist in project management and implementation of new control systems.
• Replace faulty switches and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Install, repair, overhaul, modify and maintain electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
• Maintain plant power distribution systems and install wiring/conduit.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Write ladder logic

Program controls

Electrical concepts

Test equipment

National Electrical Code

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Associates degree in electronic or electrical technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: SecondThird
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary

Installs and writes programmable logic contoller based systems, maintains electronic and instrument based components of machinery and equipment while following electrical code, ladder logic, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications. Assists in project management and implementation of new control systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Programs, troubleshoots, and maintains PLC's with a lap top computer using platform systems by vendors such as Allen Bradley, Semiens, Rexroth, etc.
• Assists in project management and implementation of new control systems, control system upgrades, equipment, and equipment upgrades
• Replaces faulty switches, and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
• Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the Plant.
• Maintains Plant power distribution systems, including performing preventive maintenance, and installing wiring, conduit and apparatus.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in electronic or electrical technology or equivalent experience.
• 5 years progressively responsible journey level experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery to including PLC based systems, servo motors, and drives.
• Project management experience.
• AutoCad experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge and experience with Ladder Logic.
• Ability to write ladder logic.
• Ability to program controls.
• Ability to use AutoCad
• Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety.
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment including digital and analog volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, data analyzers and circuit testers.
• Knowledge of current national electrical code.
• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades.

Why Join Us

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in ad