Job Title: PLC Technician

Hourly Rate of Pay: $50.30

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Role & Responsibilities:

· This position is located in a manufacturing plant.

· Responsibility for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of the plant’s process control and drive programs to maximize production efficiencies and equipment availability.

· Provide the programming for plant process control equipment.

· Assist with the development and implementation of new PLC technologies to drive continuous improvement.

· Collaborate with impacted stakeholders around needs, project status, etc.

· Support the plant’s networking and computer systems as needed.

· Understands digital drive systems, PLC, Process Controllers, sensors, actuators, power supplies, and wiring devices.

· Troubleshoot equipment issues as related to the controls/programming aspects of the equipment.

· Provides assistance within identified projects to assess and document the current control environment.

· Provides assistance to manufacturing staff to support control and automation modifications and/or improvements to help reach attainment goals on new or existing production lines.

· Responsible for the documentation, implementation, startup, and ongoing technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming in an industrial automation environment.

· Design & prepare specifications, calculations, and single-line diagram definitions.

· Adaptable to shift assignments and overtime requirements.

· Performs any other tasks as assigned by Management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Certification or specialized education in process control is preferred.

· Demonstrated ability with the engineering, programming, and implementation of industrial control systems.

· Proven experience with control systems components, ladder logic programming, HMI programming and their applications.

· Aptitude for instrumentation and controls design.

· Well developed aptitude around MO computer applications, Project and AutoCAD.

· Display working knowledge of instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC/HMI preferred experience (Allen Bradley, Workshop, Ti-Soft, RSLogix (500 & 5,000), Ignition and Wonderware).

· Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and AutoCAD.

· Python, SQL and other scripting languages are strongly preferred.

· Ability to troubleshoot VFDs.

· Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), decision making and employee relations skills within a diverse workforce environment.

· Must possess strong analytical skills, a high level of organization, and the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks and implement best in class solutions.

· Self-starter, with excellent organization skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Additional Information:

· Shift: Typically, 5:45 am – 2:15 pm, plus occasional OT including weekend work required.

· Hourly rate range reflects a three-step operator rate program. Specific requirements must be met for advancement to the next level

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran