PLC Maintenance Technicians

Nesco Resource is searching for a PLC/ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN to work with an established manufacturer near East Lansing, MI. This is a DIRECT PLACEMENT opportunity.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering or Technology or equivalent experience with strong emphasis on PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electricity.

• Industrial experience to include direct, daily work activities associated with PLCs, electro-pneumatics and electro-hydraulics.
• A strong background in electrical troubleshooting is highly recommended.
• Welding skills is a plus.

• Maintain all plant equipment including production machinery and facilities equipment.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment with a strong focus on quality and productivity.

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Perform trouble shooting, problem solving and countermeasure activities on all production and facility equipment.
• Dismantle machines or equipment using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and repair or replace.
• Complete daily maintenance of status reports.
• Work with and coordinate any contractor activity.
• Complete a daily machine start-up and warm-up process.
• Complete production start-up quality audits.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to team members with machine operations.
• Proficiency in applying SPC techniques to complement TQC operating philosophy (i.e.: problem solving, charting, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC and SLC ladder logic using both RS Logix and 6200 series software.
• Experience in operator interface programming such as panel views.
• Familiarity with different servo controlled systems.
• Ability to read and/or interpret engineering drawings (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical)
• Proficiency with computer aided drawing software, i.e. AutoCAD.
• Ability to size electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of any proprietary business-related information to which entrusted
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled area (where applicable)
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis.
• Physical Requirements: Ability lift, push, pull and carry, body coordination, arm/hand steadiness, see colors and near vision, ability to work in confined spaces, use ladders, dexterity.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.