Job Description
Position Title: PLC Technician
Salary: $82,000-$85,000/year
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 2:45pm-11am
Take the next step in your career with this opportunity! We’re hiring a PLC Technician for a company in Franklin, WI. This is a direct hire role.
PLC Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform duties to install, test, maintain, inspect, modify, and repair all automation equipment, components and controls systems using a thorough knowledge of electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, and pneumatic-hydraulic controls
- Abide all regulations required by NEC, NFPA 70 E, and State requirements
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors to maintain plant operations as well as new project support
- Perform instrument control programming and configuration to include pressure/temperature transmitters, RTD’s, PLC, HMI’s, and other controls logic devices
- Troubleshoot and diagnose cause of electronic or mechanical malfunctions using knowledge, manuals, SOPs, specifications, and other workplace aids
- Identify root cause and corrective actions for equipment and system alarms and jams
- Communicate directly with equipment suppliers, contractors, and vendors as necessary
- Calibrate plant instruments to include but not limited to valves; pressure, temperature, level, flow, pH, conductivity, weight, force and speed instruments
- 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
- Complete system updates and debugs PLC, HMI, and other controls logic software that supports devices
- Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance and testing on equipment
- Perform a large variety of tests on all electrical and electronic systems
- Dismantle, clean, repair and test electrical, electronic and mechanical components
- Heavy coordination with engineers and external sources for timely repairs or replacement of parts to ensure machine downtime is minimal
- Maintain preventative maintenance logs and accurate records of all testing and repairs
- Promote a culture of teamwork through demonstrating, teaching, reviewing, and providing guidance
- Follow and promote all health and safety rules, regulations, and practices
- Lock out equipment for proper and safe handling and servicing
- Troubleshoot problems with plant instrumentation and automation equipment to include but not limited to valves; pressure; temperature; level, flow, conductivity, speed, force instruments; motor controls; PLC’s, HMI’s etc.
- Work together with co-workers and other department personnel
- Perform maintenance/PMs as needed on all equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed
- Adhere to the company code of ethics and actively apply the company values
PLC Technician Requirements: - High school diploma or GED
- AS Degree in industrial controls technologies or related field; or 3-5 years of experience in instrumentation/automation field; or a combination of education and experience
- Work together with co-workers and other department personnel
- PLC, HMI, or DCS certifications is preferred
- Calibration experience is a plus
- H.A.R.T. communication experience is a plus
- CMMS software experience is preferred
- Must have advanced level understanding of automated control systems and integration, electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic-hydraulic controls, HMI touch panels, and PLC programming
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 30 years of staffing experience
Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Flexible hours, Shift work,