Night Shift PLC Technician

Founded in 1958, Great Lakes Cheese is the largest packager of natural cheese in the United States. We are proud to offer our retail, foodservice, and co-pack customers with award-winning natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses. At Great Lakes Cheese, we believe in the value of values. We are true partners internally and externally, building on a foundation of respect and putting forth our best at every opportunity. This partnership approach has driven our tremendous growth and earned us awards such as the #8 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan makes every employee an owner. GLC Owners are problem solvers - they look for opportunities to help and take action. Our Owners are passionate about their work and eagerly advance their knowledge and capabilities. Most importantly, they act with integrity. At Great Lakes Cheese, we do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. Join our Great Lakes Cheese family and own a piece of the action. Job Overview The PLC technician ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production, including electrical repairs and PLC programming. Job Responsibilities Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems. Maintain production equipment. Maintain records of preventative maintenance. Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment. Update HMIs and computer systems as equipment and production needs dictate. Work with Maintenance Supervisor and outside contractors to attain necessary resources. Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures. Maintain PLCs and troubleshoot using electrical diagrams, ladder logic code and laptop PC. Maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet networks using cable testers and command line troubleshooting. Maintain and troubleshoot Rockwell automation HMI’s PanelView and PanelView Plus. All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures. All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience • Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. • 1 year of PLC experience and/or training or more. • Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes. • Ability to make decisions based on standard practices. • Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment. • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve. • Electrical knowledge/training. • Read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic drawings. • Ability to maintain PLC controls electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment. • Knowledge of RSLogix 5500 and 5000. • Familiarity with OSHA regulations. Preferred Education and Experience • Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. • 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more. • Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM. • SAP experience. Working Conditions • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying. • Product weight: up to 50 lbs. • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Great Lakes Cheese is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.