Job Description Summary:
- Maintenance Technician-PLC ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth electrical troubleshooting of 480VAC & 24VDC components.
- The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC has strong working knowledge of all operating systems in the plant including but not limited to Allen Bradley (AB), B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon.
- Maintenance Technician-PLC acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems and data collection/system backups.
- Maintenance Technician-PLC performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment and general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds.
- The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors and Managers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues.
- Maintenance Technician-PLC develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara's maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their focus areas.
Job Description:
**Essential Functions
- Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide
- Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packaging
- Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems
- Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause analysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence
- Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problems
- Use of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput performance
- Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status during planned downtime
- Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization:
- Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems
- Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems
- Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems, and conveying systems
- Dry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers. Machine set-up required for all pack size changes
- Common OEM's for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long
- Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:- Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems
- Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems
- Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products
- Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA)
- Create SOP's for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and meantime before failure
- Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up-time
- Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
**Qualifications
Minimum:
- 6 Years - Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment
- 6 Years - Experience in Position
- 4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members
- Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
- Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools
- Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges
- Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center
Preferred:
- 10+ Years- Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment
- 10+ Years - Experience working in Position
- 6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- 4 years of experience in troubleshooting one of the following operating systems: Allen Bradley (AB), B&R or Siemens
- 4 years of experience in an electro-mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment
- 1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment
- 2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives
- Skilled in layout and installation of electrical and communication lines
- Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power
- Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
- Proficiency in troubleshooting one or more of the following automation systems: Allen Bradley (AB), B&R, and/or Siemens
- Working experience with RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7, and Factory Talk Studio
- Understanding of binary numbers and computer infrastructure
- Knowledge of COPA-Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios, and/or B&R Automation Studios
**Education
Minimum:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
**Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
**Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
**InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
**Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
**Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Pneumatics Experience
- Hydraulics Experience
- Industrial Robot Programming
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- PLC Programming Experience
- PLC Wiring Experience
- Packaging Experience
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Blow Molding Experience
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Servo Motors
- Industrial Robot (Fanuc)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Palletizer
- Blow Molding Machine
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R Industrial Automation)
- HMI
Salary info:
$45.07 - $63.10 / hr