Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical & Instrumentation PLC Specialist reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This individual is responsible for performing installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements on production equipment and facilities in an effective and timely manner. Improve production results in the best available way. The EI / PLC Tech frequently utilizes a laptop computer to access machine \programs; the ability to make necessary programming changes and troubleshoot equipment are key capabilities for this position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job) ​

∙Perform Electrical and PLC tasks including but not limited to the following: Calibrating,

monitoring, repairing and maintaining transmitters, controllers, plant safety systems, power

systems and sensors.

∙Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with

communication software preferably Allen Bradley controllers

∙Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency

∙Demonstrates ability to learn and retain information, methods, and processes

∙Install, calibrate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical instrumentation,

equipment and associated electrical/electronic controls and related devices for continuity,

current, voltage and resistance.

∙Install and troubleshoot a variety of photo-eyes and proxies.

∙Performs maintenance, installation, and preventative maintenance on all production and

facilities equipment.

∙Program and setup variable frequency drives

∙Setup remote access 24/7 to be able to access to control logic system in the plant.

∙Coordinates efforts with management, production, quality, maintenance, and other personnel to

effectively utilize all equipment and processes and work toward continuous process

improvement.

∙Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to

determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations

∙Coordinates with outside contractors and vendors to obtain needed parts, equipment, and

technical knowledge.

∙Works to maintain company objectives and departmental budgets.

∙Completes all required paperwork as directed by management.

∙Assists production personnel to changeover production equipment and maximize production

efficiency as dictated by production schedules.

∙Trains other maintenance and production personnel to safely, effectively, and efficiently use

production, and facilities equipment.

∙Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.

∙Performs other job duties as directed by management.