Electronic Technician/PLC Tech
City: Pleasant Prairie
State: WI
Postal Code: 53158
Salary Range: $66,560.00 - $72,800.00 (Confidential)
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Must-Haves:
1. Manufacturing machine experience with PLC from a technical (not programming) perspective.
2. Experience with 3-phase and AC/DC motor drives.
3. Ability to read schematics.
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Job Description:
Overview:
As an Electronic Technician, you will provide comprehensive maintenance for electronic equipment, ensuring the reliable operation of machinery. Your responsibilities will include preventive maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, and production machinery. You'll also contribute to process improvement and problem-solving teams.
General Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
- Strong background in electronics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, Excel, etc.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices.
- Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Must pass written and hands-on certification tests.
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Primary Job Tasks:
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical methodologies.
- Perform routine maintenance, including field fault analysis, instrumentation calibration, and component replacement.
- Repair electronic and digital equipment, including AC/DC motors and controls.
- Analyze and troubleshoot motor control circuits, motor power circuits (single and 3-phase), and utility/lighting circuits.
- Use PLC logic programming for troubleshooting production equipment.
- Replace faulty parts and adjust equipment to operational specifications.
- Recommend process or procedure changes based on equipment behavior.
- Test electrical systems and circuits using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Install, repair, and maintain electrical components like wiring, switch boxes, and lighting fixtures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance data for historical records and future needs.
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Quality and Safety:
- Stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment by maintaining a learning mindset.
- Complete the annual Maintenance Skills Assessment.
- Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Follow all safety procedures to prevent injury and maintain safe conditions.
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Physical/Environmental Demands:
- Ability to meet physical requirements in an industrial maintenance environment.
- Follow all environmental rules to minimize impact.