Plc Programmer Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

"Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold.  Help us do it!
Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT is currently looking for a highly motivated Instrument Technician to join the Process Automation Controls group who will work the Day Shift (6am-6pm EST) on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule (i.e. Week A: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Week B: Sun, Wed, Thurs). 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum starting pay rate of $29.40 per hour + a 15% shift premium. A comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including but not limited to Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Quarterly Bonus, and more is also provided by Perrigo.

In March of 2025, Perrigo announced that the Georgia, VT facility will close with an estimated date of July 2027. However, we want to make the remaining work experience with us as compelling as possible during that time! 
Perrigo is committed to offering a highly competitive severance package for employees who see this project through to completion. At the time of the plant closure, if your tenure length is at least 12 months, you would be entitled to 52 weeks (one year's worth) of base pay, bonus, and company-paid COBRA coverage for up to 1-year following your exit. For employees with less than 12 months' tenure at the time of plant closure, they will receive 36 weeks (9 months) of base pay, bonus, and COBRA coverage. These severance offerings would be consistent with the terms of the Perrigo Company plc Severance Policy for U.S. Employees. From a new employee's start date with Perrigo through their role completion, employment with Perrigo will remain as full-time, regular, benefits-eligible, and at-will employment classification.

An E&I Technician is able to diagnose and troubleshoot all plant control and automation systems along with advanced troubleshooting of mechanical systems, packaging equipment and instrumentation devices is necessary while minimizing downtown during plant operation. Position will occasionally design and supervise new control installations. Responsibilities include the use of test equipment to perform routine plant calibrations. Meticulous record keeping is essential. The technician will require a very diversified skills set. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, properly complete documentation of the following for example: work instructions (SOP's), line changeover sheets, critical control point sheets, and equipment logbooks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calibrate electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation and maintain instrument and electrical systems components; maintain all calibration documentation.
• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot plant control systems and equipment.
• Defines instrumentation requirements and troubleshoots power and control systems.
• Review system drawings, P&ID's, and equipment manuals.
• Operate interface devices for programmable controllers and computers for purposes of program changes and troubleshooting.
• Write and debug PLC programs preferred.
• Interface with vendors when necessary.
• Assist in training of others.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of work as directed by standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• Requires completion of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalency.
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Proficiency at SLC/PLC programming and hardware architecture along with an understanding of manufacturing plant processes will be necessary to perform the routine troubleshooting and design tasks of this job.
• Proficient in the calibration and maintenance of electronic/pneumatic instrumentation, controls and PLC systems.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a level sufficient to accurately follow safety protocols, operating procedures (SOPs, WIs), regulatory signage, and verbal instructions. This is essential to ensure your safety, wellbeing, and product quality.
• Must meet all locally defined training requirements.

Preferred Experience

• 3 years of experience as an electronics technician, calibrating, troubleshooting electronic/pneumatic instrumentation and controls and PLC control systems is preferred.
• The ability to maintain meticulous calibration records that are accurate and legible; the ability to interpret and initiate drawings, sketches and logic diagrams.

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to lift up to 55 pounds; potentially up to 30 pounds overhead on occasion.
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, and bend.
• Must be able to frequently grasp objects, small hand tools, calipers, etc. Must possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to comply with hazardous procedures.

**Protective Equipment Requirement**

• Must be able to comply with locally required worker safety, environmental and health practices.