Career Opportunities: PLC Technician - Extrusion Plant (14615)
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Career Opportunities: PLC Technician - Extrusion Plant (14615)

Requisition ID 14615 - Posted  - United States, Phoenix (AZ), Phoenix Extrusion - Hydro Extrusions - Engineering

 


Hydro  Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.


Job Location: Phoenix, AZ – Extrusion Plant 

This position is located at:      249 S. 51st Ave

                                               Phoenix, Arizona 85043

 

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
  • Education Assistance
  • Profit Share
  • Parental Leave

 

Shifts Available and Hours: EOEW 6pm to 6am 

 

Job Summary: Applies technical knowledge to install, repair, write, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of electrical and electronic equipment and controls related to production and building equipment, including motors, servos, steppers, relays, circuit breakers, PLC’s, proximity sensors, machine and process controls, circuits, alarms and communication systems.  

 

Required Education/Experience:

  • 1 year of previous experience with PLC Programing and Automation Controls

 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

  • Extensive experience in troubleshooting, interpreting, modifying, and programming PLCs
  • Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, & PanelViews
  • Experience using Control logic, Ladder logic, Fucntion Block Diagram & Structured Text.
  • Experience with Ignition Software
  • Experience with Mechanical, Pnuematic & Hydraulic systems

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain PLC systems by ensuring backups of all programs are available and spare parts are available for the existing systems
  • Troubleshoots electrical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts.  
  • Troubleshoot, design, upgrade and installs electrical equipment, circuits, and systems. 
  • Research supplies, parts, and machines needed to complete work orders.  
  • Program & Install Smart Sensors
  • Work with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot instrument and PLC problems. 
  • Work with engineering personnel in determining routine changes to programming on the PLCs and HMIs.  
  • Support projects involving PLCs by overseeing contractors and / or writing the PLC and HMI programming themselves.  

 

 

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.  Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.   

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please let us know by completing the form below or by calling +1 (412) 643-3602.

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