Applications Systems Programmer jobs in Missouri

GAT Systems is looking to add a new member to the team! GAT Systems is a B2B partner in the Custom Finishing industry for over 60 years. Our current opening is for a PLC Programmer in our electrical department. The individual will support the electrical department by developing, modifying, and installing machine programs using automation software and custom coding languages. The PLC programmer will troubleshoot and provide effective solutions to clients or team members via phone or in person. The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail, posses excellent customer service skills, and be self-motivated and collaborative!

Why You Should Join the GAT Systems Team:

• Competitive pay (Salary is negotiable based on education and relevant work experience.)
• Unconstrainted, creative work environment for an agile business
• Incentive Compensation Program
• A private company with a great growth trajectory.
• Fabrication on site, connected to well equipped factory.
• Competitive benefits are available 60 days after the date of hire.
• Parental Leave for birthing and non birthing parents
• 13 paid holidays & Paid Time Off
• The company trains and promotes from within
• Co-workers' average tenure is 16 years!
• Work from home 1 day a week*

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities we are looking for:

• Meeting with clients and sales engineers to discuss project automation needs.
• Working with service technicians to test automated systems for efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Designing PLC and HMI programs to industry standards.
• Pre-commissioning of control panels before they go out into the field.
• Documenting development processes.
• Providing clients with technical support.
• Troubleshooting system while providing customers with remote support.
• Research and Development of new systems and staying up to date on technological needs for manufacturers.

Required Education and Experience:

• An associate degree in electrical automation or 4 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Proficient at ladder logic and function block style programming.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and mechanical processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD software is a plus.
• Experience with Studio 5000, Machine Expert (or Codesys variant), TIA Portal, Do-more C-more software is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Travel

This role is required to travel an average of 15% of the time.

About us

Our company has engineered, fabricated, and installed energy-smart finishing systems for over 60 years through innovation, patented technology, and process. We offer cutting-edge designs and custom finishing solutions for turnkey systems that provide practical solutions for any size company across a multitude of industries. We put our focus on creating custom finishing solutions and process lines for companies in North America, Canada, and Mexico.

Our mission is to be the industry-leading custom finishing house that renders unique designs, and precise engineering and incorporates modern automation into every component of a finishing system. At GAT, we find daily success through intentionally living out our six core values: constant improvement, unique culture, customer focus, value for people, integrity, and a passion for winning.

GAT Systems' Core Values:

• Constant improvement: Good enough never is. We drive change with vigor. We celebrate our successes, but we are relentlessly dissatisfied. We have a very strong work ethic.
• Unique Culture: We hold ourselves and others accountable, work well in teams, collaborate, and embrace a lean, flat, and horizontal structure.
• Customer Focus: The customer is the BOSS. If we do not support the customer directly, we serve those that do. Customer service trumps everything!
• Value People: We will treat all people with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Integrity: We will ensure honesty and fairness in all our actions. We will always do the right thing.
• Passion for Winning: We have an unyielding drive to win, but always remain humble.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.gat-systems.com.