Job Description
Job Title: PLC Technician
Shift is noon-8pm
Job Description
The PLC Technician is responsible for the beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment requiring a strong mechanical skills base to include: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems, and PLC usage.
Hard Skills
- Use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting
- Go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 using either Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232
- Download PLC program if necessary
- Read and understand electrical schematics
- Use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC
- Understand symbols on P&ID's and tag references on line layout drawing
- Replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs
- Replace and download application using Panelbuilder 32
- Replace and download application using RS View Studio Machine Edition
Soft Skills
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Effective communication with production team and other stakeholders
- Participation in continuous improvement culture
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repair duties
- Aptitude for further development of technical skills
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in WHARTON, New Jersey.
Work Environment
The work environment is an industrial setting which can be hot and humid at times.
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.