PLC Technician

Position Summary:

The PLC Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. Works with mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes preventive and proactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns on equipment. Day to day troubleshooting, repair, and installation of low & high voltage industrial electromechanical & control systems for utility and production equipment.
• Utilizes root-cause analysis skills to investigate breakdown and line stoppages while collaborating with other departments.
• Works with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Ladder Logic.
• Utilizes RS Logix and Allen Bradley Software to program and troubleshoot PLC driven systems.
• Diagnoses PLC errors to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
• Documents existing and new equipment, control, and power system installation.
• Analyzes test results, machine error messages or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Prioritizes work to ensure timely maintenance, repair and installation of equipment, tools, and utility systems to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to enter work orders and track necessary parts.
• Repairs and maintains the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement, as necessary.
• Observes and tests the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Operates newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Reviews maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety performance standards.
• Supports the facility's food safety and food quality programs to assure compliance and achieve desired results.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Works with Plant Engineer and Maintenance Manager to prioritize and plan work activities.
• Initiates purchase orders for parts and machines.
• Works within approved budget and conserves organizational resources.
• Follows policies and procedures and observes safety and security procedures.
• Uses equipment and materials properly and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Technical proficiency in applicable software applications.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, talking, and/or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 25-50 pounds at a time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CPF views diversity as an integral part of our culture and identity and we strive to create an inclusive culture where our differences are seen as a value for the association. We're committed to building an organization that encourages collaboration and creativity and where people thrive by being themselves and can do their best work as part of our team.