PLC Technician

Job Description

1. Follow all plant, departmental and job safety rules and conduct in a manner consistent with company values, code of conduct, policies and other standards.

2. Follow all applicable safe operating procedures and rules including housekeeping requirements.

3. Perform the essential physical requirements necessary for the role.

4. Overtime is mandatory and regular and predictable attendance is essential.

5. Follow programming standards and maintain version control of changes to PLC programs.

6. Understand plant process network architecture structure and PLC equipment.

7. Perform regular and scheduled backups of all process control programs and HMI applications.

8. Read, interpret, and understand control concepts working from complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.

9. Use manufacturer specific diagnostic software for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting, calibrating, or startup(Examples: Drive Wizard for Yaskawa A1000, V1000, GA800 Variable Frequency Drives).

10. Identify problem areas and determine optimal solutions for complex modifications to PLC programming code.

11. Maintain, replace, install, and calibrate all instrumentation equipment related to pressure, temperature, flow and volume.

12. Assess and document current control environments and provide recommendations on continuous improvement.

13. Document, implement, startup and provide technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and IO Drivers, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming in an industrial automation environment.

14. Troubleshoot controls/programming aspects of all equipment.

15. Comply with Work Order system by properly accounting for their work hours, properly filling out W/O feedback forms and communicating all deviation to their Supervisor.

16. Maintain good communications and work together as a team.

17. Respond to call-ins on an “as needed” basis.

Qualifications

1. Related degree and/or on-the-job experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

2. Self-motivated and reliable.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of Plant PLC Systems, for example: Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of all Plant communication protocols, for example: Ethernet, Profibus, AB controlnet, RS232 serial communication, RS Linx, etc.

5. Demonstrate expert knowledge of all Plant programs - Yaskawa Drive Wizard, Wonderware HMI software, CTI Workshop, AB ControlLogix 500, AB ControlLogix 5000, AB Drive Logix, AB RSLogix HMI software, etc.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of all the following: Weight Loss Feeders, Load Cells, Thermocouples, RTDS, Temperature Control, Instrumentation and Displays, Ethernet Network Technology, Fiber Optic Systems, PID loops, VF Drives].

7. Demonstrate expert knowledge of various types of sensors including: Photoelectric, Sonic, Thru-Beam, Proximity, Lasers, and Mechanical limits.

Hourly pay range: $33.77-$46.92

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran