PLC Programmer

PLC Programmer

Country

United States of America

State / County

Georgia

City

Douglas

Division

Airfoils

Company

Douglas

Function

Maintenance

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

14572

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The PLC Programmer designs, develops, and manages all aspects of the automated production systems. This includes testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems; analyzing data and presenting findings along with strategies for improvement. Management of the automated production systems management includes installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

Essential Functions:

* Plan, implement and upgrade computer integrated manufacturing systems.
* Manages projects to specify, install, and debug logic, controllers, and associated input/output controllers. Complete projects within timelines specified.
* Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
* Work closely with programmers and database administrators of the Information Technology department on a regular basis on integration with existing systems and data collection.
* Assist maintenance staff on a regular basis with troubleshooting controls, electrical, and other related issues to minimize downtime in all areas.
* Interface on a regular basis with Process Control, Product Engineering and Manufacturing personnel on all assigned control systems.
* Maintain and improve the manufacturing real-time data acquisition and control systems to increase reliability, accuracy, and speed.
* Document and map processes in multiple areas to gain an understanding of needs, inefficiencies, and sources of error to improve the processes using modifications to existing logic and HMI or development of new.
* Document programming changes, problems, and resolutions for future reference and change control management.
* Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

* Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and accountability for assigned projects.
* Ability to work flexible hours to support automated software systems.
* Proficient troubleshooting and rectifying a wide range of controller and electrical problems across multiple platforms.
* Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge; learns new technology quickly.
* Proven experience of taking initiative and having a strong sense of urgency.

Desired Skills:

* Highly organized and self-motivated individual.
* Able to work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience & Education

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical engineering, or a relevant field. MS degree is highly desirable.
* Minimum of five years of programming experience with PLC programming methodologies including Allen Bradley controls, R.S. View, VBA scripting.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Not at All Infrequently Occasionally Frequently Continually

30x hr.

Squatting X

Bending X

Kneeling X

Reaching X

Twisting X

Sitting in a chair X

Stair Climbing X

Ladder Climbing X

Other climbing (type) X

Walking of rough surfaces X

Near moving machinery X

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Visit us at www.precast.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.