PLC Technician

Position: PLC Technician

Location: Sumter South Carolina United States

Job Description

• Please carefully review the position requirements before submitting a potential candidate for consideration.
• Responsible for setup and maintenance of all electrical pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process. Works directly with the Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels. Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues.

We are the makers of possible

• Client is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose and its no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
• We believe that the human element across our global teams is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which youll be supported to learn grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
• Responsible for setup and maintenance of all electrical pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process. Works directly with the Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels. Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues.
• Sign On Bonus $1500!
• *For qualified applicants

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide support to setup and maintain pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems on production equipment. Responsible for the maintenance of all electrical systems used on production equipment.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as required to ensure a smooth operation.
• Assists Engineering with the installation debugging and startup of all production equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs on assigned equipment recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Documents all process changes.
• (Sharps Department Only) Responsible for mixing silicone/solvent based formulation which is used for the lubrication of needles. Uses viscometer to ensure solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters.
• Supports Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within defined parameters.
• Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR) are maintained.
• Provides Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance to include production and waste information.
• Provide leadership to other associates in fixing production equipment.
• Coordinates and supports other maintenance activities as required.
  Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 4 years experience in electronic manufacturing environment
• Minimum 4 years experience working with automation controls software
• Associates degree in Mechatronics preferred
• Experience in medical device industry preferred

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of basic mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and electronic principles
• Ability to understand and interpret schematic drawings and technical specifications
• Must be able to log onto PLCs and read and diagnose ladder logic for troubleshooting purposes. (Allen Bradley PLCs preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problemsolving skills
• Must be able to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Standing walking bending stooping reaching overhead climbing ladders crouching crawling grasping pushing pulling kneeling squatting talking hearing seeing sitting gripping lifting fingering feeling writing repetitive motions and occasionally operating foot pedals.

Work Environment:

• Client is a smokefree campus. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices marijuana or tobacco products are not allowed on Client property grounds or in the parking areas. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy
• False eyelashes presson fingernails and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermal. Any associate wearing dermal will be required to cover them while working on the production floor.
• Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and nonslip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.
• For certain roles at Client employment is contingent upon the Companys receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID19. In some locations testing for COVID19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with Clients Workplace Accommodations Policy requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us

• A career at Client means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. Its also a place where we help each other be great we do whats right we hold each other accountable and learn and improve every day.
• To find purpose in the possibilities we need people who can see the bigger picture who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At Client youll discover a culture in which you can learn grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
• Client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion age sex creed national origin ancestry citizenship status marital or domestic or civil union status familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics disability military eligibility or veteran status or any other protected status.
• #earlycareer

For additional details regarding submission eligibility and payment terms please refer to your contract. Only submissions from agencies with current service contracts in place will be considered.

• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Candidate Considered: No