PLC Programmer
JOB LOCATION : Grand Rapids, Michigan
We are an established and steadily growing automation and specialty machine company looking to fill a full-time position with a detail-oriented, dependable person.
We offer a competitive wage including an extensive benefits package and a steady flow of work in a creative, innovative environment.
The position of PLC Programmer is responsible for creating control solutions and troubleshooting existing systems while coordinating with mechanical engineers, electricians, and assemblers.
The successful candidate will have experience using Allen Bradley PLCs. Travel expectations for this role are fairly low, around 20% a year.
It is imperative that this person is a team player that has the individual motivation to learn and instruct others.
Any experience within Robotics and Design is also a huge plus but not essential.
Education :
- High School Diploma.
- BSEE preferred.
Experience :
- 2-3 years of experience required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Thorough understanding of Allen Bradley PLC’s (Safety and standard controllers).
- Robots (ABB, Motoman, Fanuc), Vision Systems (Cognex and Keyence), Pneumatic and
Electric Design and Servo experience all highly desirable but not essential.
Skills / Requirements :
- Ability to design controls systems from 3D mechanical models.
- BricsCAD for Electrical and Pneumatic Schematics.
- Work with the mechanical designers to help create control solutions.
- Design Electrical and Pneumatic schematics.
- Reading and understanding manuals.
- Troubleshooting electrical and pneumatic systems.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Willingness to learn.
- Organizational skills.
- PC and typing skills.
- Reading comprehension.
- Time management / Problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
- Machine safety design (Electrical and Pneumatic).
If you’re a skilled, hardworking, detail-oriented, reliable person and focused on producing a quality, specialized product, we are on the lookout for you.
If you have a creative brain, interesting thoughts, and a good soul and you are seeking a starting point for a potential long-term career, not a job, we are the family-owned upbeat, and onward growing company that you have been looking for.