Position is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within poultry facilities. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. May support repairs and installations for other advanced production/manufacturing equipment. May mentor and provide support to less experienced technicians. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed.
Roles and Responsibilities
- PLC program design and implementation
- Electrical design
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) development
- Installation / troubleshooting of electrical systems and controls.
- Proactively monitoring the product for any issues, investigate all reported errors and resolve issues as required.
- Identify opportunities for service and system improvement.
- Identify opportunities that can help improve efficiency of business processes through software enhancements.
- Prepare documentation for deployment purposes and respond to any implementation issues as needed to ensure quality standards have been met.
- Willing to work on site at client facilities.
What You Will Need to Succeed
- 3+ years of PLC and HMI programming
- Allen-Bradley, Omron, Siemens, Schneider, or Keyence PLC/HMI Experience Preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and line diagrams.
- Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to solve a problem).
- Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).
Helpful Experience:
- Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
- Experience writing technical documentation and manuals
- Experience working in team-based environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekend Work
Education:
- Bachelors (Preferred), Associates, or relevant work experience
Experience:
- PLC and HMI Programming: 3 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, GA 30132 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, GA 30132: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
