Manufacturing PLC Technician

Overview

The Engineering & Programming Technician works independently throughout the manufacturing plant to analyze, modify, and build control systems to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity of equipment and facility systems. Additionally, this individual may be called upon to assist in troubleshooting machine issues, to implement safety, quality, and productivity projects, and to introduce new products and processes. This individual will be responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities that are machine and process related that can be improved through the use of technology.

They will need to coach and mentor others within the manufacturing plant in their areas of expertise. This position works with other technicians, tool room personnel, planners/schedulers, engineers, department managers, and operators during the analysis, build, and implementation phases of various projects. This individual will also work with the MES systems group to ensure that Pella control systems standards are applied and maintained.

• Pass pre-work ability screen

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

• Flexibility of work hours including mandatory OT when business needs requires.
• Ability to safely work with and around moving equipment
• Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members.
• Regular / dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.
• Must comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Design and implement controls for new and existing machines or processes using a variety of hardware components which include PLC’s, HMI’s, CNC’s, PC’s, motion controllers and standard industrial controls.
• Ability to assist with the building of machines, tools, fixtures, jigs, and templates, as well as the project management of all of these.
• Extensive knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and computers are required.
• Must independently write, analyze, and modify PLC programs.
• Ability to assist in maintaining all models and series of PLCs currently in use.
• Maintain backup copies of PLC programs used in production and facility related equipment.
• Develops electrical estimates for time, cost, and quality for projects.
• Must have ability to work with data downloads.
• Ability to establish and maintain machine settings for data downloads and collaborate with IT to set up or modify settings for data downloads.
• Ability to troubleshoot and assist maintenance efforts when needed.
• Ability to perform PM inspections on equipment.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate PIV license.
• Ability to work on ladders and vertical lifts when required.

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Manage project related to improving equipment and facility using technology
• Provide training to others on areas of expertise

• Recommended that this individual has completed or is enrolled and seeking a 2 or 4 year degree in a related field of expertise.
• Manufacturing-related experience is preferred.
• Job specific experience is preferred.

• Decision making / problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to suggest process improvements and resolve problems.
• Must be self motivated, technically minded, and have good hands-on-ability.
• Excellent communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Ability to provide training to improve and maintain the programming knowledge of technical employees.
• Organizational skills and time management skills to manage projects.
• Knowledge of computer software such as AutoCAD, CMMS, and Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
• Ability to work with sawdust system, compressed air, oxidizers, steam boiler, and electrical distribution systems.
• Flexibility to travel.

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