TechStar Group · 2 days ago
PLC Technician
TechStar Group is seeking a PLC/Assembly Technician to improve equipment quality and productivity. The role involves reviewing equipment specifications, installing equipment, and providing training to maintenance members on newly implemented equipment.
Responsibilities
Review equipment specifications and design, identify improvements, conduct vendor buyoffs to confirm equipment functions
Install equipment, verify safety, quality, and productivity of equipment
Investigate to determine modification requirements. Implement modifications. Trial and adjust
Lower cost and decrease project time by confirming safety, quality, and productivity of equipment at vendor, prior to installation. Minimize adjustment time during vehicle trials by performing quality trials at vendor
Lower cost and decrease project time by overseeing installation by vendor, and facilitating kanban process
Improve equipment quality and productivity by implementing adjustments, as identified during online vehicle trials
Confirm quality results by secondary method (Torque check, vacuum profiles, etc)
Install, setup and troubleshoot Toyopuc and Allen-Bradley program controllers
Provide training to Maintenance members on newly implemented equipment
Qualification
Required
Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting (Toyopuc, Seimens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or Allen Bradley) - 2 years
Comprehensive knowledge of PLC's - 2 years
Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical circuits and Industrial controls - 2 years
2 year technical degree or completion of trade school program (EET or Industrial Maintenance Technology) and/or equivalent work experience
Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings
Ability to travel up to 50% at times. (Including International travel)
Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required
Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs on occasion
Ability to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching on varying surfaces
Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
Good vision and hand-eye coordination for detailed repairs
Ability to work in various environments including hot, cold, or confined spaces
Stamina to perform repetitive tasks and work long shifts
Preferred
2+ years Industrial maintenance experience
Knowledge of Industrial Robot programming and teaching
Knowledge of AGVs/AMRs programming and set up
Knowledge of safety scanners and programming
Knowledge of various industrial controls networking, EthernetIP, FLNet, ProfiNet etc
Automotive manufacturing experience