PLC Automation Tech: Industrial Controls & Troubleshooting

hoodindustries; Beaumont (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., seeks a PLC Technician for the Beaumont, MS facility. The role focuses on implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical, controls, drives, and automation systems within an automated production process.

Two years of PLC experience are required, with preferred familiarity in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix. Candidates should be able to interpret electrical drawings and perform diagnostics, with readiness for shift work and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of PLC experience required.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience required; wood products experience preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity, motor controls, VFDs, and AC drives.
• Must be willing to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Willing to work in hot, cold, noisy industrial environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Time management with ability to drive process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety and preventive maintenance programs.
• Provide onsite support for construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Assist in PLC troubleshooting on equipment.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on electrical systems and monitor automated systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Provide onsite controls support for mill operations during shifts.
• Work with programming of VFDs and Allen-Bradley software.
• Maintain measurement systems, instrumentation, and electrical devices.
• Monitor logs, run scans, and test applications.
• Complete work orders and documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training and on-the-job learning.
• Perform periodic electrical maintenance across the mill.
• Collaborate with electricians and millwrights on repairs.

Skills

PLC experience

Allen-Bradley

Industrial electricity

Motor controls

VFDs

AC drives

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Electrical drawings & schematics

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in robotic industrial automation

Associate degree in industrial controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Allen-Bradley CompactLogix

Job description

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., seeks a PLC Technician for the Beaumont, MS facility. The role focuses on implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical, controls, drives, and automation systems within an automated production process.

Two years of PLC experience are required, with preferred familiarity in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix. Candidates should be able to interpret electrical drawings and perform diagnostics, with readiness for shift work and