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PLC Technician

Woodway, TX

Posted: 11/14/2024 Industry: PLC Job Number: 31994

Job Description


TalentLogistix is immediately hiring skilled PLC Technicians in the Waco, TX area. This is a direct hire opportunity with a competitive salary for those with the skills and knowledge to help our clients achieve their goals.


The PLC Technician is responsible for the beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment and requires strong mechanical skills to include: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems, and PLC usage.


If you are a skilled PLC Technician looking to advance your career with an industry leading team, then click APPLY below and begin your journey with TLX today!

Pay Rate: $40.00/hr-$50.00/hr

Location: Waco, TX 76712

Work Schedule:
  • 1st shift: 7: 00am-7: 30pm, 2-2-3 schedule
  • 3rd shift: 7: 00pm-7: 30am, 2-2-3 schedule

Essential Functions
  • Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in failure analysis, problem solving and prevention.
  • Work with production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding the issue at hand and troubleshoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, test, and follow-up where appropriate.
  • Maintenance, testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of 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 change or modify machines to improve or update.
  • Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
  • Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
  • Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
  • Perform other duties as required by supervisor/manager.

Requirements:
  • Three (3) plus years experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required.
  • Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.

Position-Specific Skills:
  • Must be able to use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
  • Must be able to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 using either Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232. Must be able to download PLC program if necessary.
  • Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC.
  • Understands symbols on P&ID’ s and tag references on line layout drawing.
  • Should be able to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
  • Should be able to replace Panelview and download application using Panelbuilder 32.
  • Should be able to replace Panelview Plus and download application using RS View Studio Machine Edition.
  • Aptitude for further development of technical skills.

Talent Logistix is a workforce business solutions provider. We value our hardworking team members and strive to get them matched where they can be successful. We have supplied labor solutions to contractors, commercial, and industrial companies with qualified, skilled tradesmen and technicians for over 30 years.
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