Overview
Machine Development Technician – PLC/HMI Programming Required (1st Shift) Jobs in Altavista, VA at Schrader Pacific
Machine Development Technician – Non-Exempt Salaried Associate
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
PLC/HMI Programming Experience Required
Mechatronics skill set is preferred for this position to include mechanical, electrical, and programming skills to install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled mechanical systems in an industrial production setting.
Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Starting salary will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications within the posted range.
· Trouble-shoot & maintain manufacturing process equipment, support new equipment development and construction through programming, electrical assembly / wiring, and mechanical assembly.
· Work with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing personnel on a daily basis to diagnose, repair and improve both existing and new process equipment.
· Requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent years of experience in an electrical or electronic field with prior experience in the installation, programming, troubleshooting and wiring of electrical and pneumatic controls, specifically in the areas of PLC’s, HMI interfaces, servo drives and robotic control systems.
· Hands on work environment within a flexible work schedule. Must be available for call in’s after hours.
Principle Activities:
1. Work with Engineering and Manufacturing associates to develop new equipment concepts.
2. Work with Engineering and Manufacturing associates to improve productivity, scrap, and quality of products made on existing equipment.
3. Assist manufacturing in machine set-up, programming, start-up and problem solving activities.
4. Programming of new equipment projects as well as programming changes to existing equipment as required.
5. Conduct scheduled gauge calibration on production & lab equipment (sensors, transducers, meters, etc…) as needed according to quality certification requirements.
6. Train manufacturing associates in the proper set-up and operation of equipment as required.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- PLC/HMI : 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Altavista, VA 24517 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Machine Development Technician – PLC/HMI Programming Required (1st Shift)
Company: Schrader Pacific
Location: Altavista, VA
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