PLC & Controls Technician - American Rheinmetall : Job Details

Great Opportunity for an Experienced PLC Technician! Loc Performance Products, LLC now known as American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. With proven capabilities in product design and development through production, American Rheinmetall offers comprehensive solutions and exceptional customer service to produce the highest quality products at competitive pricing. Loc has over 1,750,000 square feet of manufacturing space with facilities in Plymouth, Lansing, Lapeer, Michigan, and St. Marys, Ohio with more than 980 total employees. Learn more at www.locperformance.com Summary Utilizes knowledge of PLCs and controls hardware to assist in day to day issue resolution and create solutions to larger more complex problems. More than likely this will be an off shift (night shift) position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Manage capital and/or expense projects assigned.
• Work cross functionally with production and engineering departments to ensure goals & objectives are met.
• Develop timelines and prioritizes workload to meet schedule needs.
• Assist craftsmen with troubleshooting machines.
• Create and implement solutions to recurring issues.
• Report project status and action items to management on scheduled basis
• Research and purchase required outside materials when needed.
• Perform studies and coordinate process improvements
• Keep PLC programs and schematics up-to-date.
• Participate in cost savings projects
• Implement new tooling/fixture/machine concepts to reduce product cost
• Assist engineering department with all data management, engineering changes, and all other related engineering documentation when needed.
• Assist with customer activities/support as requested
• Expert knowledge or PLC & controls hardware and software.

Education and/or Experience

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings and technical specifications.
• Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing practices in a diverse range of processes.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and varying environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Proficiency in CAD software preferred.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply problem solving tools and methodology to a variety of manufacturing and business process issues.
• Prior experience with writing and troubleshooting PLC programs & hardware, especially Allen Bradley.
• Associate's degree (A. S.) in an industrial PLC & controls discipline or other technical discipline or applicable years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies. Quantity of Work The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed. Quality of Work The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework. Judgement/Knowledge of Job Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc. Attendance/Dependability Punctuality and attendance. Teamwork/ Attitude Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism. Initiative/Independence The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision. Adherence to Policy Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001. Adherence to Safety Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Loc Performance LLC, now known as American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.