Job Description

PLC Technician- Knoxville Metro Area

Join our client’s team as a Service Technician and be part of a growing business exceeding $100 million in annual revenue. You are offered the unique chance to work on-site for two years, followed by opportunities to travel as a field service technician. Our client’s commitment to excellent pay, comprehensive benefits, and a vibrant company culture makes this a not-to-be-missed opportunity for skilled professionals.

PLC Technician Benefit Package:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for professional growth and development

PLC Technician Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver prompt, professional service to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair customer technical issues involving robotics, programmable controllers, servos, pneumatics, hydro processing systems, and mechanical presses.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment is repaired/replaced with a focus on quality for reliable service return, while strictly adhering to safety standards and regulations.
• Utilize your expertise in mechatronics-based systems to implement effective solutions rapidly without compromising quality.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with customers and colleagues, offering progress updates and improvement suggestions.
• Train peers and customer support staff, suggest preventative repairs, and identify improvement opportunities to enhance system uptime.
• Provide onsite installation and startup support at customer facilities, ensuring best-in-class work practices for health and safety.
• Collaborative team environment alongside engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• 40-hour workweek with flexibility for extended hours as needed.
• Required travel for equipment repair at customer sites, estimated at 80%.

PLC Technician Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in reading electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, and in troubleshooting mechatronics-based machines.
• Experience with Rockwell controls and FANUC robotics preferred.
• Basic controls software skills and familiarity with fabrication techniques.
• Outstanding problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Physical ability to handle heavy equipment and work in demanding environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Plc programming: 3 years (Required)
• Allen-Bradley Control Systems: 3 years (Required)
• HMI and SCADA Systems: 3 years (Required)
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic: 3 years (Required)

If you have the required experience, then please hit "Apply" and be sure to upload your resume so that you can be considered for this opportunity. Matt Hensley is the American Recruiters #JobSquad expert who is leading this search. matt@ariteam.com 864-900-2144

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