• Programmable Logic Control Technician - 1st Shift

    Dairy Farmers of America (New Britain, CT)


    Job Description

    Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, and field devices

     

    Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power and motor control systems and frequency drives

     

    Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance

     

    Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency

     

    Monitor PLC devices and systems to ensure functionality

     

    Test connections between PLC devices and other equipment

     

    Conduct regular safety inspections

     

    Continuously work with the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels as well as an accurate accountability of asset performance

     

    Maintain and repair equipment in all areas of the plant/plant utilities as needed and assist with set up and installation of new equipment utilities (e.g., compressed air/pneumatics, water systems, refrigeration, steam, heat, ventilation, etc., equipment)

     

    Provide technical support for users and other technicians

     

    Train and mentor team members to include other technicians and operators

     

    Document and maintain procedural documents

     

    Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

     

    Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

     

    Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes

     

    Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

     

    Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

     

    The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

    Requirements

    High school diploma or equivalent

     

    Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.

     

    4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

     

    Certification and/or License – state certified electrician license and other certifications and/or licenses may be required during course of employment

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer