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Aerotek PLC Programmer in Kearny, New Jersey

URGENTLY HIRING PLC Programmers all over New Jersey! Multiple positions available, apply to be IMMEDIATLY contacted by a Recruiter about Pay, Shifts, & Locations

Job Description

The Controls System Lead (CSL) is responsible for support within the fulfillment center operations, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying material handling controls systems equipment to ensure operational performance of material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs. Responsibilities include maintaining and modifying software programs for control systems, acting as first-level escalation support, monitoring material handling equipment metrics, applying expertise in material handling and electronic systems to maximize building utilization, performing system assessments, partnering with leadership for new technology installations, utilizing network support resources, communicating technical issues, and training Controls Specialist Technicians.

Hard Skills

  • PLC experience, control layouts, schematics

  • Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify AB RS LOGIX 5000 PLC's and PLC components

  • Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems

  • Ability to interpret and modify mechanical and electrical drawings

  • Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI's

Soft Skills

  • Ability to communicate technical issues effectively

  • Project management experience

  • Training and development skills

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Kearny, New Jersey.

Work Environment

For the first 2 weeks, new hires will travel to a nearby site or designated training location for onboarding, with accommodations provided for travel if over 50 miles from the location. The facility is extremely large with top of the line technology, where the CSL will be responsible for managing all control systems and providing direction to 3 Controls Techs. The remainder of the maintenance team includes about 15 Technicians. Must be open to working holidays during the peak season from November through the end of the year and be available on-call for pressing issues.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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