PLC Programmer (Technician)

Job Title: PLC Technician

Location: Wharton, NJ

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

Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift available!

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.