McWane, Inc.
Mining And Metals
ProcessControlTech(PLCTechnician)
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“Process Control Tech (PLC Technician) at McWane, Inc.. Skills: PLC Technician, Process Control, Allen Bradley, Electrical Schematics. Troubleshoot equipment using PLC programs. Install Programmable Logic Controllers”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase uptime; Increase throughput; Increase efficiency; Increase quality; Improve safety; Increase productivity; Reduce production cost
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Problem solving
Stand, Walk, Sit, Use hands, Reach with hands, Talk, Hear, Climb, Balance, Stoop, Kneel, Bend, Crouch, Crawl, Taste, Smell, Lift up to 25 pounds, Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Adjust focus, Exposed to moving mechanical parts, Exposed to high places, Exposed to fumes, Exposed to airborne particles, Exposed to weather conditions, Exposed to extreme heat, Exposed to extreme cold, Exposed to wet conditions, Exposed to humid conditions, Exposed to toxic chemicals, Exposed to caustic chemicals, Risk of electrical shock, Exposed to vibration, Work off-shifts, Work weekends, Work extended shifts, Off-shift support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Troubleshoot equipment using PLC programs, Install Programmable Logic Controllers, Experience with drives, motors, controls, Understanding of sensors, Understanding of pneumatics, Understanding ladder logic program, Read electrical schematics, Documenting work and maintaining records, Back-up copies of programs, Monitor work and systems, Create and read logic diagrams, Program Allen Bradley control systems, Troubleshoot Allen Bradley control systems, Interpret project documentation, Coordinate with engineering and maintenance, Increase uptime, throughput, efficiency, quality, Perform continuous improvement activities, Develop PM strategies, Identify areas of improvement, Participate in design reviews, Provide training to maintenance personnel, Train employees on troubleshooting, Resolve customer questions, Assist in identifying equipment, Proficient troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems, Experienced in PLC logic and programming, AA in Electrical Engineering Technology, AA in Mechatronics Technology, 2 years related experience, Computer proficient with Microsoft Windows, Computer proficient with MS Office, Apply common sense, Solve practical problems, Evaluate electrical grids, Isolate electrical issues, Solve electrical issues, Identify electrical problems, Make corrective measures, Look for problems in electrical grids
Nice to Have
Certification of AB training courses a plus, Equivalent combination of education/experience
What You'll Do.
Troubleshoot equipment using PLC programs
Install Programmable Logic Controllers
Document work and maintain records
Create and read logic diagrams
Program Allen Bradley control systems
Troubleshoot Allen Bradley control systems
Interpret project documentation
Coordinate with engineering and maintenance
Improve equipment utilization
Perform continuous improvement activities
Increase productivity
Reduce production cost
Develop control systems
Improve control systems
Design PLC programming
Implement PLC programming
Troubleshoot PLC programming
Design HMI programming
Implement HMI programming
Troubleshoot HMI programming
Design robotics programming
Implement robotics programming
Troubleshoot robotics programming
Develop PM strategies
Identify areas of improvement
Participate in design reviews
Provide input on control systems
Integrate electromechanical presses
Package electromechanical presses
Select electromechanical presses
Integrate servo motors
Provide training to maintenance personnel
Train employees on troubleshooting
Remotely log in to troubleshoot
Troubleshoot machine issues
Resolve customer questions
Resolve customer concerns
Identify equipment for maintenance
Procure equipment for maintenance
Identify parts for maintenance
Procure parts for maintenance
Troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with engineering; Work with maintenance; Work with CAD designer; Work with engineering; Work in team environment
Communication Scope
Technical documentation
Full Job Description
McWane, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is made available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with reasonable accommodation, Vietnam Era or veteran status. This policy applies to hiring, placement, recruitment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recalls, Company-sponsored training, terminations, and other employment-related activities. Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ess
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