What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation/PLC Intern (Athol) position at Idaho Forest Group?
Intern
Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking an Automation / PLC Intern to join our team for Summer 2025! Essential Functions :
- Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
- Perform electrical maintenance
- Troubleshoot faulty electrical equipment
- Troubleshoot PLC and computer program problems
- Keep PLCs, drives, SMCs, and related modules up to date with the latest firmware
- HMI, optimizer, PLC and other controls / automation hardware upgrades plant-wide
- Make required changes to programs as needed
- Manage projects that are predominantly controls / automation oriented
- Scanning and data collection installations
- Design HMI and Panel-View screens to increase operator awareness and ease of troubleshooting
- Program reader boards
- Other duties as needed Qualifications :
- Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or related
- Must be a rising junior, senior, or Grad Student; minimum GPA of 3.0
- Industrial / manufacturing experience desired
- Electronics Technology education preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of programming and electrical / controls required / PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License is required for business travel As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to : criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude / skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position. Physical Requirements : Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and / or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust). Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
