Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Premier Placements is interviewing for a PLC Programmer opportunity with a well- established, growing company in Athens, GA. The PLC Programmer is responsible for Supporting programming, troubleshooting, calibration, project implementation and network Integration. Responsible for keeping the automated industrial control systems current. Assist team members driving continual improvement to process to improve efficiency. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY ABOUT THIS POSITION:

• Rewarding Opportunity. Direct Hire, Employee Development, Positive and Encouraging Workplace.
• Company Stability. Join a company that has been in business for 150+ years and continues to expand their footprint across the United States!
• Solid Benefit Package. Medical, Dental, Vison, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Vacation, Personal, Holiday
• Unique Opportunity. Be a part of a special group of individuals selected to work alongside the manufacturers as machinery gets installed at their newest state of the art facility.
• Relocation Incentive. Company offers a generous relocation reimbursement option to candidates moving from other areas.

SALARY:

• $80,000 - $90,000/year depending on experience.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of industrial control systems and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC's).
• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Replace defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts.
• Effectively maintain programming, hardware networking and communication; troubleshoot, determine causes of failure, and perform corrective actions; oversee full industrial control system project implementation on both hardware and software problems.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance program, internal projects, and plant systems upgrades ensuring compliance with Controls Change Management System.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate the following properly and safely: control panels using relay logic; Cam-driven switch boxes; heat and humidity control systems; process control valves; pneumatic control systems; hydraulic control systems; metal detection systems; inkjet coding systems, electronic scaling systems, electronic meters.
• Interface with and troubleshoot the following motor control equipment properly and safely: motor starters, run relays; Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs); Servo motors and controls.
• Interface with and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and another plant PLC's including connecting to the PLC, reading ladder logic, programming, diagnosing hardware and software problems.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality products that meet regulatory and company requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ Years of experience as a PLC Technician / 3+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer.
• Extensive knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees. .
• Ability to effectively direct the activities of others including establishing expectations, removing barriers, and managing performance.

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