PLC/Automation Controls Technician – 1st or 2nd Shift

Carpenter Company

Fogelsville, PA

Pay: $40-$45/hr

***Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!***

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a **PLC/Automation Controls Technician** on both **1****st** and **2****nd** **shift** at our **Fogelsville, PA** manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for ensuring industrial electrical and computer-related components of plant production equipment is adequately maintained and operating at an optimum level necessary to manufacture polyurethane foam and related products to customers on a timely basis.

**Essential Functions:**

• Advise Maintenance Manager of electrical/mechanical problems and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all production electronic systems including PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, Servo systems, all related sensors, etc.
• Retrofit machine control systems, read, modify, and create machinery electrical schematics.
• Install, repair and retrofit all types of motor AC and DC drives and systems.
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and determine viable solutions daily.
• Identify potential problems before they occur through a preventative maintenance program.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and design of electrical circuits.

**Skills/ Requirements**

• PLC education/experience servicing programmable logic systems (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens) experience preferred.
• High computer literacy with proven ability to maintain industrial machine control systems software and upgrades.
• Various types of sensors and Relay controls
• Must have knowledge of the national Electrical Code and ability to read electrical schematics (US and Euro)
• Knowledge of servo/ motor control systems and equipment with a wide variety of manufacturers (AB, Yaskawa, Lenze).
• Strong PC skills and PC networking (EtherNet) and Windows based OS’s
• Use Forklift, genie boom, and scissor lifts as needed (in-house training provided).

**Education**

• High school diploma or General Education Degree required.
• 2 years of PLC/ Automation Controls experience in an Industrial environment with knowledge of computer-interfacing.
• Two to three years of specialty or technical PLC schooling preferred.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Must be able to read a tape measure. Basic reading, writing, and math skills are required.
• Ability to work some overtime occasionally based on production needs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate with shift Leads and Manager.

Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00-$45.00, depending on experience.

**Important Notes**

*Carpenter Co conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.*

*Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.*

*Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.*

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