PLC Programmer

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• On site Installation and Commissioning support, maintenance and repairs to the controls and instrumentation systems,
• Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, supports, and/or assists OEM and employees in the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of all assets.
• Troubleshoots and repairs of conveyance systems, VTUs, and robotic pallet carts.
• Installs wiring, connects, configures, downloads, programming, and tests all instruments and devices.
• Responsible for data collection, documentation, and calibration of all instruments and devices
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance, or safety problems.
• Knows, observes, and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures, rules, regulations, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical systems and components in the automation facility.
• Responsible for the repair of the electrical systems include, but are not limited to, variable speed drives, motors and motor control equipment, PLC and related equipment and power distribution equipment.
• Evaluates programming to troubleshoot plant upsets.
• Works closely with programmers to improve or eliminate electrical/instrumentation issues with programming to improve reliability of the facility/equipment.
• Works closely with Maintenance and Operations Management to improve reliability of the facility.
• Works with Inventory/Warehouse personnel to ensure spare parts inventory is kept up and all critical instrumentation/electrical equipment remains in stock and available.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, controls and other electrical components for machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical and electrical components of machines and equipment.
• Makes the necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Completes work orders on all work performed. Enters actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
• Trains and mentors plant maintenance and electrical technicians to improve the knowledge and skill level of the site.
• Coordinates all PMs with manufacturing, quality control, and management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

SHE (Safety, Health & Environmental) Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Completes required training for jobs and tasks prior to being assigned work.
• Ensures area is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
• Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards.
• Promptly reports all incidents to management as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident. Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and industrial processing machinery
• Knowledge of PLC, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) and Communications systems
• Requires recall and application of simple or routine rules and/or procedures.
• Comprehension – listen to directions, follow instructions, pay attention to details.
• Quality/Customer Focus – commitment to excellence in quality, viewing each customer brand as the most important customer.
• Always communicate effectively with co-workers.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand; walk; sit, talk, and listen.
• Use of hands to grasp, handle, pinch, pick-up, and type.
• Climb, balance, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Depth Perception (ability to judge distances)

Equipment Used

• Telephone, Communication Radio
• Hand and Power Tools
• Use of electrical tools and testing equipment
• Wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

Working Conditions

• Work area is Warehouse freezer application.
• Work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts.
• Open work area shared with other employees.
• Noise level: loud

Qualifications

• Two-year degree with a minimum of one-year hands on experience or 5 years of direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLC’s, Control systems, and Calibrations
• Possess controls skill sets such as experience of PLC programing and experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with Conveyance systems will be beneficial.
• Analytical Training