#03073282
PLC Programmer
Automotive Final Assembly, PLC and HMI, PLC Troubleshooting
Manor, TX , United States
Siemens
Community Project
Plan is HBPO in Austin, Texas area. Looking for 3-4 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) of first shift support. Estimated 10-12 hours of support needed per day.
Machine is Palletized conveyor line with Robotic rivnut installation and screwdriving. 9 Fanuc robots in total, using a Siemens S7 1500 Failsafe PLC. The machine did not have a lot of prove out time before the customer needed to run parts, and now production is ramping up and the customer is complaining of excessive stoppages. Main focus is to keep the line running, with a secondary objective of eliminating issues causing downtime. Koops is sending a service technician with some robot experience, we need someone to manage the PLC.
Programming / Technical Skills

Siemens(Mandatory)
S7-1500, TIA Portal, WINCC
Need to be proficent in troubleshooting programs in TIA Portal & WIN CC

Fanuc(Good to have)
R-30iA, R-30iB
Any Fanuc experience is good to have but not required.
Procedures And Policies
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Security Requirements
- Drug Test Required Yes
- Drug Test Recency 5 days, to be administered by an approved facility
Tools, Machines And Equipment Competencies
- Mandatory
- Good to Have
Safety Equipment Required
- 1.Standard PPE (Safety shoes, glasses, ear protection)
- 2.Lock out / Tag out
Key Information
- Start date Immediate
- Estimated end date03/23/2025
- # People needed 1
- Shift Days
- Planned hours per day10
- Planned days per week 3
Bill Rates
- Base Rate (per hour) $ 140.00
- OT Rate (per hour) $ 140.00
- DT Rate (per hour) $ 140.00
Expenses
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Daily Per Diem
$ 250.00
(Receipts Not Required)
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