Day Shift PLC Technician

The PLC technician ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production, including electrical repairs and PLC programming.

- Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.

- Maintain production equipment.

- Maintain records of preventative maintenance.

- Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.

- Update HMIs and computer systems as equipment and production needs dictate.

- Work with Maintenance Supervisor and outside contractors to attain necessary resources.

- Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures.

- Maintain PLCs and troubleshoot using electrical diagrams, ladder logic code and laptop PC.

- Maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet networks using cable testers and command line troubleshooting.

- Maintain and troubleshoot Rockwell automation HMI's PanelView and PanelView Plus.

- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.

- All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

- Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. - 1 year of PLC experience and/or training or more. - Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes. - Ability to make decisions based on standard practices. - Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment. - Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve. - Electrical knowledge/training. - Read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings. - Ability to maintain PLC controls electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment. - Knowledge of RSLogix 5500 and 5000. - Familiarity with OSHA regulations.

- Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

- Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

- Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

- Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

- Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

- 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.

- Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.

- SAP experience.

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.