PLC ELECTRICIAN LEAD

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SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. More information is available on our website https://www.sswtechnologies.com/

Job Summary:

As an Onsite PLC Electrician Lead, you'll focus on safety and professionalism while troubleshooting and maintaining key systems like PLCs, drives, and HMIs. Your responsibilities include designing and modifying programs, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with automation projects. You'll also adhere to electrical codes and standards, maintain documentation, and handle other assigned duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform all duties in a safe manner 

1. Interact in a professional manner with other employees/customers 

1. Work overtime as necessary 

1. Perform preventive maintenance/maintenance on all equipment 

1. Installs, replaces, repairs, and maintains electrical systems throughout the plants, equipment, and machinery 

1. Attend meetings as directed and take ownership of all tasks assigned 

1. Lead and give instruction to team members
2. Plan day to day schedules for team members
3. Work with Maintenance team members to train / improve their skills
4. Support Maintenance and Operations with troubleshooting of all key systems including PLC’s, Drives, HMI’s, control networks, power distribution, and general-purpose industrial controls 
5. Experience with Ethernet communication, PID Loops, and electromechanical systems 
6. Experience in troubleshooting and repair of various robots (primarily Fanuc).  
7. Excellent overall trouble shooting skills 
8. Design/edit/modify PLC and HMI programs 
9. Perform preventive maintenance tasks per the PM software and/or as assigned 
10. Create workorders within the PM Software 
11. Assist Engineering in automation of plant equipment 
12. Understanding of the NEC, NFPA, NESC and ISA standards 
13. Maintain detailed project files and equipment documentation in an organized manner that aligns with the PLC Electrician Lead’s structure 
14. Works from verbal instructions, sketches, diagrams, or blueprints to perform duties according to electrical building codes 
15. Determine proper layout of water, air, and gas lines when installing/repairing equipment as it pertains to the electrical system 
16. Perform daily system checks, including boiler, air compressors, chemical treatment, and water softening equipment as assigned 
17. Set up and operate maintenance equipment to execute necessary repairs and revisions including new installations of the electrical equipment such as motors, relays, control boxes, welding and powder coating equipment and plant lighting 
18. Maintain a clean and organized environment 
19. Able to look up parts and place requisitions to order parts 
20. Perform minor mechanical repairs as needed to facilitate electrical repairs 
21. Other duties as assigned 

Position Supervised or Directed:

Supervised.

Qualifications, Experience requirements:

• Proficiency in writing PLC programs, including the capability to develop a minimum of 100 lines of code  
• Completion of a minimum two-year technical degree in Electronics or equivalent practical experience of two years 
• 1 years of proven success as an Industrial Electrician  
• Must have a valid forklift certification  
• Must have a valid blueprint certification  
• Ability to follow directions accurately   
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

General Requirements:

• Able to travel to other divisions when required.
• Detailed and hands-on oriented.

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability, which may include standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, and working in areas that are not climate controlled for long periods.
• Manufacturing plant environment.

Equipment Use:

• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• SSW Machinery
• Office machinery
• Computer/tablet
• Forklift
• Telephone.

Commitment to Core Values:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Caring for People
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Improvement

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