Ventura Foods

PLC Programmer

Ventura Foods

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Birmingham • Alabama • United States

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About the role

  • Installs and writes programmable logic controller based systems
  • Maintains electronic and instrument based components of machinery and equipment while following electrical code, ladder logic, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications
  • Assists in project management and implementation of new control systems
  • Programs, troubleshoots, and maintains PLC's with a lap top computer using platform systems by vendors such as Allen Bradley, Semiens, Rexroth, etc.
  • Assists in project management and implementation of new control systems, control system upgrades, equipment, and equipment upgrades
  • Replaces faulty switches, and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures
  • Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery
  • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the Plant
  • Maintains Plant power distribution systems, including performing preventive maintenance, and installing wiring, conduit and apparatus

Requirements

  • Associates degree in electronic or electrical technology or equivalent experience
  • 5 years progressively responsible journey level experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery to including PLC based systems, servo motors, and drives
  • Project management experience
  • AutoCad experience
  • Working knowledge and experience with Ladder Logic
  • Ability to write ladder logic
  • Ability to program controls
  • Ability to use AutoCad
  • Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety
  • Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment including digital and analog volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, data analyzers and circuit testers
  • Knowledge of current national electrical code
  • Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades.
Benefits
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Assistance Programs
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Hard Skills & Tools
programmable logic controller (PLC)ladder logicproject managementelectrical maintenancemechanical maintenanceservo motorsdrivesAutoCADelectrical test equipmentpreventive maintenance
Soft Skills
troubleshootingdiagnosingrepairingcommunicationteam collaboration
Certifications
Associates degree in electronic technologyAssociates degree in electrical technology