PLC Programmer Job at PrideNow, Wharton, NJ

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  • PrideNow
  • Wharton, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: PLC Technician

Location: Wharton, NJ

Salary: $40 - $50/hour (Depending on Experience)

Schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Monday - Friday

The PLC Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, requiring strong mechanical skills including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems, and PLC usage.

Essential Functions:

  • Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in case of equipment failure, including failure analysis, problem-solving, and prevention.
  • Collaborate with the production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding issues and troubleshoot systems. Resolve issues through investigation, analysis, testing, and follow-up as appropriate.
  • Perform maintenance, testing, and upgrading of all production equipment. Install and test new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment.
  • Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules. Troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and modify machines to improve or update.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and repair as required, along with planned mechanical maintenance duties.
  • Engage in a continuous improvement culture while adhering to safe workplace practices.
  • Foster positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
  • Perform other duties as required by the supervisor or manager.

Education & Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required.
  • Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
  • Candidates must take the Ramsey Mechanical (Electrical) Skills Assessment to be considered.

Position-Specific Skills:

  • Proficiency with RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
  • Ability to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 using Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232 and download PLC programs if necessary.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Proficiency in using a multimeter and working in control panels with up to 480VAC.
  • Understanding of symbols on P&ID’s and tag references on line layout drawings.
  • Ability to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
  • Ability to replace Panelview and download applications using Panelbuilder 32.
  • Ability to replace Panelview Plus and download applications using RS View Studio Machine Edition.
  • Aptitude for further developing technical skills.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Use hands to handle, touch, and manipulate items.
  • Occasionally stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, twist, and walk.
  • Vision abilities to include proximate vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must effectively see and process computer-generated images on a screen or hand-held device.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as necessary.

Job Tags

Monday to Friday,

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