Night Shift PLC Technician- Talladega, AL

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is having for a Night Shift PLC Technician to join our Lumber facility in Talladega, AL!

Salary:


* Our starting pay is $36-$45/hr.

depending on experience.


* $ 5.00/hour shift premium for any hours worked Friday - Sunday (overtime rules apply).


* You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift:


* Night Shift: 6pm to 6am Sunday-Wednesday

6pm to 6am Tuesday-Friday

Physical Location:
400 Ironaton Cutoff Road, Talladega, AL 35160

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do


* Diagnose and repair electrical and control system failures including:
+ Sensors and encoders, Motor controls and starters, Variable frequency drives and electronic overloads, Network communications (Ethernet/IP), Safety circuits and interlocks


* Utilize diagnostic tools such as:
+ Multimeters, PLC monitoring software, Network analyzers


* Configure and maintain:
+ HMI systems, Remote I/O networks, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo and motion control systems


* Work closely with:
+ Maintenance teams, Millwrights, Operators, Engineers, Vendors and OEMs


* Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide rapid corrective action.


* Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment


* Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in the safety program

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Two (2) year degree or higher in Electrical Technology or Industrial Automation


* At least three (3) years' industrial electrical repair experience and/or industrial maintenance experience


* Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics


* Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's)


* Experience with Ladder Logic, VFD's and various motor control devices


* Experience with single and 3-phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 Volts

What Will Put You Ahead


* At least three (5) years' industrial electrical repair experience and/or industrial maintenance experience


* Experience with Factory Talk View Studio


* Experience in industrial mechanical troubleshooting


* Experience working in a wood products manufacturing environment


* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.


* Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create val...