PLC Technician

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Factory

Location:

Hot Springs, AR

Compensation: $43.00/hour at time of hire with $.50 increases at 90 and 180 days upon completion of a successful review

Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits:Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA, heath savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance:Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits:Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

• Troubleshoot and diagnose cause of electronic or mechanical malfunctions using knowledge, manuals, SOPs, specifications, and other workplace aids
• Program and modify new and existing PLC programs
• Resolve and repair all system faults and anomalies associated with installation, operation, maintenance, and connectivity problems including changes, adjustments, and modifications to control code and standard operating parameters
• Write and debug PLC Logic and make recommendations for major corrective actions
• Troubleshoot problems dealing with plant instrumentation and automation equipment including valves; pressure; temperature; level, flow, conductivity, speed, force instruments; motor controls; PLC's, HMI's, etc.
• Obtain drawings, instructional manuals, and special procedures as needed from files or other sources. Make any additional sketches, diagrams, etc., as necessary
• Develop applications using Human Machine Interfaces
• Perform maintenance tasks to include repairing, planning, coordinating, and improving, from minor rebuilds to major overhauls on all equipment
• Identify processing waste reduction opportunities and manage waste reduction projects
• Communicate, coach, and train employees to continuously improve the team's ability to respond to equipment failures and loss of production
• Areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to:
  
  Production support,Mechanical Room,Water Processing,Boiler Room,Wastewater Treatment,Water Chemical Treatment Program

• Five or more years proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate working knowledge level of PLC programming and automation
• Prior experience with high- and low-pressure compressors, chillers, water treatment, boilers is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of compressed air systems (pneumatics), electrical systems, hydraulics and water processing
• Must be self-managed and efficient when performing work unsupervised
• Proficient computer navigation skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Available for call-ins or to cover all shifts to support production teams as required
• Be able to work flexible schedule as determined by business needs.
• Must be able to foster and build a team
• Must be willing and able to train other mechanics; ability to adapt to other's learning styles is imperative
• Develop and prepare necessary reports, and maintain daily documentation
• Candidates must complete the Mechanical Aptitude Test before being considered
• Must be able to do physical inspections, (i.e. climbing, reaching, extending)

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®,…