PLC Technician

National Pipe & Plastics, a CRH company, is one of North America’s largest PVC pipe producers, serving the water and energy markets from two east coast locations in Endicott, NY, and Greensboro, NC. But we’re more than just a manufacturer. Our long history of exceptional customer service and product quality enables us to be a trusted and strategic solutions partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. As part of the CRH Infrastructure Products business, we are leading the industry with innovative, sustainable solutions with a safety-first mindset.

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for diversified repair and maintenance to electrical/electronic systems, controllers, and instrumentation for various production and auxiliary equipment. The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, with the flexibility to be on call during off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of electronic and/or electrical controllers, systems or instrumentation for various production or other machinery
• Troubleshoot and diagnosing problems with PLCs, VFDs, and other electronic instrumentation and controls equipment
• Recommends corrective action and expedites repair of systems
• Program new equipment and making programming changes to existing PLCs, VFDs and other electronic equipment
• Adjust equipment to optimize operations, conferring with operating and/or engineering personnel and supervisor
• Perform repairs and/or maintenance on equipment as needed
• Design modifications to machine control systems to achieve established operational results
• Assist with any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in PLC, electronics and/or computer maintenance at an advanced level
• At least 3 years of maintenance experience
• At least 1-year electronic maintenance experience
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical diagrams
• Excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant equipment, operations and predictive/preventative maintenance systems
• Ability to design and layout electrical circuitry and troubleshoot electrical/electronic components and systems
• Knowledge of the correct application of systems and processes that ensure continuous improvement (safety, environmental, maintenance, quality, and manufacturing)
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and improvement process
• Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical manuals
• Occasional travel will be required
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability