PLC Technician
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
Objective
This position is responsible to troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on electromechanical equipment and to conduct preventive maintenance activity on the above-listed machines. This position is also responsible to coordinate with team members and cross-shift counterparts to ensure projects are completed according to plan.
Main Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots production equipment problems to determine root cause, which may include programming issues, equipment issues, hardware issues, and provides feedback to maintenance/production staff on disposition.
- Executes modifications to programming of PLC’s, HMI’s, robot controls, vision systems, etc. within prescribed policies to either resolve downtime issues, account for machine/work cell modifications, drive productivity improvements or modify manufacturing processes.
- Maintains a daily record of programming changes for documentation in departmental records.
- Reviews non-standard programming modifications with Controls Engineer/supervisor to ensure they are compliant with department standards
- Provides recommendations to Controls Engineer/supervisor to improve machine productivity/safety/efficiency
Position Requirements
- Associate degree, Trade or Tech. School in automation or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
- SAP experience preferred
- 3-4 year’s experience
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Objective
This position is responsible to troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on electromechanical equipment and to conduct preventive maintenance activity on the above-listed machines. This position is also responsible to coordinate with team members and cross-shift counterparts to ensure projects are completed according to plan.
Main Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots production equipment problems to determine root cause, which may include programming issues, equipment issues, hardware issues, and provides feedback to maintenance/production staff on disposition.
- Executes modifications to programming of PLC’s, HMI’s, robot controls, vision systems, etc. within prescribed policies to either resolve downtime issues, account for machine/work cell modifications, drive productivity improvements or modify manufacturing processes.
- Maintains a daily record of programming changes for documentation in departmental records.
- Reviews non-standard programming modifications with Controls Engineer/supervisor to ensure they are compliant with department standards
- Provides recommendations to Controls Engineer/supervisor to improve machine productivity/safety/efficiency
Position Requirements
- Associate degree, Trade or Tech. School in automation or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
- SAP experience preferred
- 3-4 year’s experience
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.