Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. · 4 months ago
PLC Technician
Salina, KS, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGreat Plains Manufacturing is a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm, and landscaping equipment, now part of Kubota. They are seeking a PLC Technician to monitor and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, support new automation projects, and identify improvement areas for production efficiency and safety.
AgricultureMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain Programable Logic Control devices, including programming adjustments and troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Omron programmable controllers
Monitor and maintain Human/Machine Interfaces, including programming adjustments and troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Omron HMIs
Monitor and maintain Variable Frequency Drives, including programming adjustments and troubleshooting
Collaborate with GPM Production, GPM Engineering, GPM IT group on operational, controls, network and automation solutions
Support Production staff in operation and management of production equipment ensuring maximum equipment effectiveness and efficiency. Assist with startup and shutdown of equipment
Troubleshoots controls issues, recommend improvements and solutions to support production
Support implementation of improvements
Support GPM Maintenance with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance
Learn Fanuc Paint Robotic Programing to assist Robot Engineer and Technicians
Learn Industrial networking best practices and troubleshooting
Assist creation of new automated cell concepts and support new automation project implementation
Assist with maintaining GPM safety and controls standards
Qualification
Required
Monitor and maintain Programable Logic Control devices, including programming adjustments and troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Omron programmable controllers
Monitor and maintain Human/Machine Interfaces, including programming adjustments and troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Omron HMIs
Monitor and maintain Variable Frequency Drives, including programming adjustments and troubleshooting
Collaborate with GPM Production, GPM Engineering, GPM IT group on operational, controls, network and automation solutions
Support Production staff in operation and management of production equipment ensuring maximum equipment effectiveness and efficiency
Assist with startup and shutdown of equipment
Troubleshoots controls issues, recommend improvements and solutions to support production
Support implementation of improvements
Support GPM Maintenance with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance
Learn Fanuc Paint Robotic Programing to assist Robot Engineer and Technicians
Learn Industrial networking best practices and troubleshooting
Assist creation of new automated cell concepts and support new automation project implementation
Assist with maintaining GPM safety and controls standards
Preferred
Experience with setup, operation and programming of PLC controlled automation
Willing to work overtime and occasional off-shifts as required for robot programming
Experience in Automated Manufacturing helpful
Excellent communication skills
Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
Excel in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
Ability to be flexible, work with interruptions and shift priorities as needed
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent Time Management & Manufacturing Organizational Skills
Drive culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change to streamline processes
Associate degree, Diploma/Certificate, or equivalent work-related experience required in Electrical Technology, Automation/Controls Technology, Mechanical Technology, Computer Technology, Manufacturing Technology
Company
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
At Great Plains our people make the difference, making our Company a great place to work and grow.
Founded in 1976
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.61MKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2023-06-20Grant· $0.61M
2016-05-13Acquired
Leadership Team
David Disberger
President & CEO
Tim Henry
Chief Financial Officer
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