Job Description

Role: PLC Technician ( Extrusion Plant)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Duration: Permanent/ FTE

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 2-year Technical Degree or Certification in Electronics or Automation/Programming functions.
• Ability to draw out PLC/Electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical, including advanced electrical (three phase 460 volt and higher) design, sizing of components and installations, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical systems including motors, air compressors, pumps, AC, DC, drive troubleshooting, etc.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Maintain PLC systems by ensuring backups of all programs are available and spare parts are available for the existing systems.
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting, interpreting, modifying, and programming PLCs.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience using Control logic and ladder logic.

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots electrical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Troubleshoots, designs, upgrades and installs electrical equipment, circuits, and systems.
• Research supplies, parts, and machines needed to complete work orders.
• Work with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot instrument and PLC problems.
• Work with engineering personnel in determining routine changes to programming on the PLCs and HMIs.
• Support projects involving PLCs by overseeing contractors and / or writing the PLC and HMI programming themselves.

Employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions.
• Education Assistance.
• Bonus Plan Eligibility.
• Parental Leave.

Job Summary

Applies technical knowledge to install, repair, write, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of electrical and electronic equipment and controls related to production and building equipment, including motors, servos, steppers, relays, circuit breakers, pic’s, proximity sensors, machine and process controls, circuits, alarms and communication systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• PLC: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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