Hydro Aluminum North America

PLC Technician II

Hydro Aluminum North America • $81K — $100K *
St. Augustine, FL 32084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience with PLC-controlled equipment
  • Familiarity with Ladder logic programming, particularly in Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000
  • Ability to program User defined Tags and structured text
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols like Ethernet/IP
  • Experience in editing HMI applications in FactoryTalk View Studio

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems
  • Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration
  • Program and modify PLC logic using standard programming languages
  • Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on system improvements
  • Train junior technicians and provide technical support
  • Support mechanical technicians approximately 30% of the time
  • Implement continuous reliability improvement practices
  • Respond urgently to breakdowns and emergency conditions

Benefits

  • Shift differential of $1.50 for night shifts
  • Opportunity to work in a multi-craft role
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration with engineering teams
  • Training and mentoring opportunities for junior staff
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Starting rate of pay

$39.00 - $46.00 per hr plus $1.50 Shift diff on night shift.

Shift Details

3rd shift M - F (11.00PM - 7.00AM).

What you will be doing

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components.
  • Perform intermediate programming, safety configuration
  • Program and modify PLC logic using standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block).
  • Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
  • Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
  • This position is a multi-craft role and will be required to support mechanical technicians as needed, approximately 30% of the time in role.
  • Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI): Utilize predictive measures to enhance reliability
  • Implement and support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
  • Emergency response: immediate action to address breakdowns and other suddenly developed conditions.


What will make you successful?

  • 3-5 years of hands-on professional experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment. (required)
  • Experience in Ladder logic programming in Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 Software. (preferred)
  • Proficient in programming User defined Tags, Add-on instructions, and Structured text programming. (preferred)
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP). (preferred)
  • Experience in editing HMI applications in Factory talk view studio. (preferred)


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About Hydro Aluminum North America

Hydro Aluminum North America is a leading producer and fabricator of aluminum products in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian multinational company that specializes in aluminum production. Hydro Aluminum North America operates several manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, and offers a wide range of products and services, including extruded aluminum products, rolled products, and precision tubing. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and packaging. Hydro Aluminum North America is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Hydro Aluminum North America
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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