Weekend Controls Technician: PLC/Electrical Specialist

Marvin; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance from day one

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with match

Well-being account

Profit sharing

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Weekend Controls Technician to support production equipment at our Kansas City, KS facility. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems, perform repairs, and implement programming changes to improve reliability.

This role requires ladder logic experience and familiarity with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000. You will train on day shift for up to two months before moving to the Weekend shift.

Qualifications

• 2-years 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
• Enterprise Asset Management software experience and ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite programs proficiently

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 work order 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.

Skills

Ladder logic

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

PLC programming

Digital multimeter

EAM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Marvin is seeking a Weekend Controls Technician to support production equipment at our Kansas City, KS facility. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems, perform repairs, and implement programming changes to improve reliability.

This role requires ladder logic experience and familiarity with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000. You will train on day shift for up to two months before moving to the Weekend shift.