Process Control Technician (Kaukauna, WI)

Ahlstrom is a global leader in the paper industry! The Thilmany Mill in Kaukauna is seeking a Process Control Technician. This position will be responsible for working with a team to help troubleshoot electrical and digital issues throughout the pulp and paper mill.

• This position works 1st shift Monday thru Friday and shares an on-call rotation once a month.
• Starting Rate of Pay: $38.67 per hour
• If candidate possesses a Journeyman card, able to honor years of experience towards vacation eligibility

Responsibilities

• Electrical and digital troubleshooting
  • Must be able to use a multimeter to troubleshoot electronic circuits.
  • Must be able to read and understand loop sheets, P&ID drawings, and function diagrams.
  • Must be able to use crimping, and other hand tools.
• Computer Servers, Processors, and other related hardware
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of processors and their functions.
  • Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities required to diagnose and repair processor-based systems and related components.
  • Demonstrate how to configure processor-based control systems (e.g., PLC, Drives, Single loop controllers, loop tuning.)
  • Must be able to troubleshoot, rebuild and install Windows based PC’s.
  • Must be able to configure, deploy and troubleshoot DCS networking systems, servers, switches, controllers, etc.
  • Must be able to understand Moore Apacs logic and Wonderware graphics configuration, Rockwell Plant PAx DCS logic and FT Studio graphics configuration.
  
  

Requirements

• Electrical Journeyman Card Preferred
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with the PI administrator system.
• Ability to work in groups and be self-directed.
• Required to participate in 24-7/365 on-call, duty rotation schedule.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to successfully pass a post-offer background check and drug screen
• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position’s areas of responsibility, to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Physical Requirements include:
  • Work around fast-moving machinery
  • Work at heights
  • Work in a hot and humid environment
  
  

Benefits Available

• Medical, dental, vision coverage available
• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts & HSA plans available
• Long-term disability, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance available
• Competitive 401(K) plan with company match and defined contributions totaling up to 6.75%- eligible to start day 1 of employment
• Gainshare bonus program
• Fitness center and Weight Watcher’s membership reimbursement
• ...and much more!

Become part of the team!

Equal Opportunity Employer (m/f/d/v/so)

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com