PLC Technician

Basic Purpose of the Position:

The PLC Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting all electrical, instrumental and process malfunctions, including mechanical power transmission equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This posting is for a 2nd shift position to provide support for the lumber mill.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot electrical machinery and electrical control equipment throughout the plant (sawmill, planer, boiler-kiln areas).
• Coordinate working process with production and maintenance leadership team.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and onsite training programs.
• Interpret PLC logic and make necessary modifications to get equipment functioning properly.
• Setup and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
• Complete work orders as generated by auto system, leadership and management.
• Implement new control systems to improve equipment efficiency.
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during and after construction.
• Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
• Maintain critical program backups for all computer systems and PLCs.
• Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies or systems to correct functional deviations.
• Use precision measurement tools and equipment to calibrate and adjust equipment.
• Comply with government health, safety, and environmental guidelines, following all OSHA guidelines and regulations as required.

What you bring to the team:

•  Strong knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, preferably Allen Bradley or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Process Control Instrumentation
• Industrial electricity and motor controls and diagnostics experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and related controls.
• Previous experience with power distribution systems.
• Ability to use laser/thermal guns and temposonic/linear position sensors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams..
• Troubleshooting skills (including locating and isolating problems, identifying and testing possible solutions and selecting effective approaches).
• Strong skills in use of PCs and maintenance systems.
• Ability to operate conduit tools and hand tools.
• Excellent technical aptitude.
• Good knowledge of plant processes.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Proven safety and quality record.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of NEC codes, electronics, variable frequency, and AC drives.
• General PLC/Electrical knowledge and skills to include but not limited to:
  • Soldering, splicing, meter reading, AC motors/generators, DC motors, Schematics reading, SLC/PLC systems, electrical codes, laser scanning systems, sorting/stacking systems.

 Required education/experience:

 2-5 years of industrial electrical experience.

Electrical/Electronic/Automation technician diploma/degree/certificate considered an asset.

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Associates degree is a plus.

Previous manufacturing experience required.  Prior wood products experience preferred.

Knowledge of Internet, Excel and Word.

General knowledge of OSHA standards

Ability to work with a diverse workforce.

Must be able to work multiple shifts and weekends.

 Additional Information:

 Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401K and LTD, available the first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

 Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process.  All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test.  If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the US.  EEO/AA EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED