PLC Technician (2nd or 3rd shift) Full Time NEW

PrideNow is hiring a PLC Technician for our partner in Wharton, NJ! Our partner is the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands.  Their products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America! The PLC technician in this role is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment requiring a strong mechanical skills base to include: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems and PLC usage.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities: 

• 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.

Required skills: 

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

Preferred 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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $30 and $40 per hour at the commencement of employment.  However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other sponsored benefit programs offered by this client

Rate/Salary: 40