Automation Technician: PLC & Electrical Maintenance Lead

Kronospan; Simsboro (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

KronoAcademy training

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking an Automation Tech to support electrical maintenance, installation, testing, and improvements of production and support equipment. You will help lead the electrical maintenance group to maximize uptime and production.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, implementing modifications, and ensuring safety compliance while coordinating with operations. On-call 24/7 role with growth opportunities within a global wood-panel leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to teach others in person and via tele-conference.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of competency in the use/understanding of Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and communication protocols; knowledge of visualization (Wonderware, PanelView, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, test and improve production and support equipment.
• Lead electrical maintenance group to maximize uptime and production.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Wonderware/PanelView

Job description

Kronospan is seeking an Automation Tech to support electrical maintenance, installation, testing, and improvements of production and support equipment. You will help lead the electrical maintenance group to maximize uptime and production.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, implementing modifications, and ensuring safety compliance while coordinating with operations. On-call 24/7 role with growth opportunities within a global wood-panel leader.