PLC Programmer - Night Shift

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is searching for an experienced and dedicated individual to fill the role of Night Shift PLC Programmer at our lumber facility in Gurdon, AR.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert who can utilize automation systems to increase the throughput, safety, reliability, cost reduction, and process improvement at the facility.

Sign on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do



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


* Apply problem-solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures


* Assist in the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance strategies


* Work with the operations and maintenance team to troubleshoot issues, address problems, and implement sustainable solutions to optimize the manufacturing process

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley PLC experience required )


* Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and repair all types of PLCs & HMIs


* Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and install process instruments


* Able to read assembly drawings, schematics, and equipment layouts


* Hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical experience

What Will Put You Ahead



* Proven history handling PLC assignments


* Extensive PLC controls programming background to include servo experience, networked PLCs, and analog control


* Extensive HMI programming background to build new or modify existing HMIs on a variety of platforms


* Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings


* Ability to troubleshoot and maintain plant network systems


* Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, circuits, and components


* Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and install AC and DC drives

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The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.

In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses.

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