At a Glance
- Tasks: Troubleshoot and maintain advanced PLC systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Koch Industries, a leader in innovation and employee empowerment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of electrical controls experience and PLC programming skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 45 £ per hour.
We are currently seeking an experienced PLC Electrical Technician for our Dudley, NC Lumber manufacturing facility. This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment/processes. Maintenance team members will be expected to possess and refine multiple skills. For this role, we anticipate paying $35-45 per hour. This role will come with a $3,000 sign on bonus. This is currently expected to be a 12 hour shift on day shift.
What You Will Do In Your Role
- Programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining advanced PLC/5 and Control Logix
- Reading assembly drawings, schematics, and equipment layouts
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic circuits
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing control devices
- Understanding and using data to improve productivity
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Assisting crew members and working in a team environment
- Helping meet or exceed production waste and quality goals
- Helping on any shift, including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
The Experience You Will Bring
- At least 3 years of Electrical Controls experience in a manufacturing setting
- At least 1 year of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems
- Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components
What Will Put You Ahead
- Two (2) year technical degree
- 5+ years experience PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
PLC Technician in Dudley employer: Koch
As a Junior Purchasing Assistant, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our company fosters a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact procurement efficiency and inventory management, all while being part of a team dedicated to excellence in electronic manufacturing. With opportunities for professional advancement and a commitment to employee well-being, this role offers a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
