PLC Automation Technician
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc. - Bethlehem, PA
1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift openings!
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is a recognized global leader in the production of Popping Corn, Microwave Popcorn and Ready-to-Eat Popcorn for numerous national brands, private label partners as well as all the beloved Pop Weaver branded items.
Your responsibilities:
· Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues and repair pneumatic valves, motors and gearboxes, and electrical and mechanical controls of the production equipment.
· Repair and rebuild ink jet and thermal transfer printers that have been taken out of service.
· Adhere to the policies and practices in the Associate Handbook, Weavernet, and Quality system.
· Edit touch-screen HMIs as necessary to accommodate changes to equipment and products.
· You will utilize …
- 3-phase Motors
- Allen Bradley PLC’s and Drives
- Cognex Cameras
- AC/DC Drive Frequency Controllers
- Electrical, Pneumatic, and Mechanical Schematics
Education – High School or equivalent
Qualifications – Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
The preferred candidate will have three (3) or more years of experience in the following:
- Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers
- PLC troubleshooting
- Working with and setting up DH+, Ethernet, or other types of communication networks
- PC setup and maintenance skills
- Working with AC/DC drive frequency controllers and setup
- Reading electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics
Three weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment.
Our benefits begin the 1st day of the month following your employment start date and include Medical, Dental, and Vision group health care coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability income continuation, paid vacation, and education reimbursement … along with a 100% match of your 401(k) deferrals … up to 10% of your earnings!
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc. (“Weaver”) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected status, unless such status constitutes a bona fideoccupational qualification. Weaver will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person