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: Tuesday – Friday (7 pm-6 am)
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.
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