Plc Technician - Aerotek : Job Details

PLC Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionYou would be responsible for the set-up and maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process. You will work directly with the Engineering team to supervise and improve processes for output and waste levels. You will be responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues. This role reports directly to Production Maintenance (engineering) and indirectly to Production.Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance of all electrical systems used on all production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as needed to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist Engineering with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all equipment, and maintain and adjust vision systems within defined parameters.
• Maintain equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Document all process changes using approved control change procedures.
• Ensure all safety and environmental procedures are maintained.
• Provide Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, including production and waste information.
• Provide leadership to other associates in problem-solving of production equipment.
• Coordinate and support other maintenance activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• PLC experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshoot systems by drawings
• Proficiency with multimeter troubleshooting to identify where voltage is and is not present
• Experience with electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V
• Understanding of AB PLCs, VFDs, relays, and ladder logic
• Mechanical experience with hydraulics, vacuum pumps, roller and materials conveyors, gearboxes, and SERVO motor replacement

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to change panel view and download programs to the new panel view
• Experience with CAM systems
• Mechanical aptitude with an electronic focus
• Experience in automotive or any manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Robotics experience is helpful but not necessary

Why Work Here?We offer a sign-on bonus of at least $1,500, full benefits, and a stable work environment with no recent layoffs. Our company has been around for 50 years and is well-known in the area for being a good place to work.Work EnvironmentYou will work 8pm-8am on a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule. Training will occur from 8am-4pm (M-F) for about 8-10 weeks before transitioning to the night shift. There are no options for the first shift, so you must be comfortable with the night schedule. Onboarding starts on Mondays. The plant operates 24/7 and employs about 900 people, making it a large environment. This is a direct hire position in the Wingsets department, which assembles devices for blood collection.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Sumter, South Carolina.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.