Weekend Controls Technician: PLC & Electrical Expert

Marvin

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 58,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Marvin is hiring a Weekend Controls Technician to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and PLC issues on production equipment at our Kansas City, KS facility. The role emphasizes improving equipment reliability and implementing PLC-related repairs and changes.

Our air-conditioned plant offers health insurance from day one, PTO and holidays, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Training on day shift for up to 2 months precedes the weekend shift, withFriday–Sunday 6:00am–6:00pm.

Qualifications

2 years of experience in a closely related role is required.
Associate’s degree in a technical-related field is strongly preferred.
Must be able to obtain forklift and aerial platform licenses.
Experience with Enterprise Asset Management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical and mechanical components.
Proficiently use ladder logic programming with experience in the Allen Bradley platform based programming, including RS Logix 500 and 5000.
Work efficiently with workorder system (EAM) to document repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the plant.
Traces problems using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
Discusses performance issues and improvement ideas with pertinent technical staff.
Maintains backups of programs from all electrical devices.
Checks newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
Use basic Servo Controls (open and closed loop systems) and set up variable frequency drive operations and parameters.
Perform basic motor operation and troubleshooting on Servo motors, brushed DC motors, and Induction motors.
Works closely with the Custom Equipment Process Group (CEPG) on machine improvements.
Will have the skills to properly use a digital multimeter.
Works closely with maintenance and is able to assist with troubleshooting electrical problems and able to provide PLC-support across the plant.
Concisely and accurately documents set-points and parameters for equipment.