The PLC Technician is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment such as PLC's, Servo Systems, motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and production machines. This role reviews the issues on the production lines, implement improvements and works directly with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to make these necessary improvements. This position will also take an active role in troubleshooting line related programming issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The PLC Technician will optimize and program control systems for equipment on the production floor. This role will learn, apply and contribute to the further development of H&T's innovative controls program architecture on components such as logic controllers, machine interfaces, servo drives, and industrial robots used in our production processes.
Develop and debug ladder logic PLC code, STL Structured Text and SLC scripted text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
Interface with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing System (MES), etc.
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish.
Support production equipment through resolution of breakdown This includes maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and visual inspection camera systems in addition to maintenance of the PLC's and HMl's
EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE. AND SKILLS REQUIRED
High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in analog and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming
Exposure to programming microcontrollers, familiarity with mechanical and electrical drawings
Prior experience with PLC programming
Proficiency with MS software suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
Understanding of NEC electrical standard code, and OSHA standard.
Understanding of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and This individual will be the example of the safety standard.
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program automated equipment
Programming experience with Siemens (H&T has some Allen Bradley)
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