PLC Tech

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., is seeking a PLC Technician for our Beaumont, MS facility. The PLC Technician is responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems including electrical, controls, drives and other systems. This position would play a key role in the successful development and implementation of an automated production process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation/compliance with company safety programs and preventative maintenance programs.
• Provides onsite support for construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on various equipment.
• Assist in Programmable Logic Control (PLC) troubleshooting on equipment.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on electrical systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs.
• Participating in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Provide onsite controls and support for all areas of the mill during operating shifts as needed.
• Work with programming of Variable Frequency Drives, Allen Bradley software, and troubleshooting PLCS’s as needed.
• Maintain measurement systems, instrumentation, and electrical devices and equipment.
• Monitor logs, run scans, and perform updates and testing of new and old applications.
• Completeworkordersanddocumentationaccuratelyandinatimelymanner.
• Maintaintechnicalknowledgethroughtrainingprograms,workshops,andon-the-joblearning
• Perform periodic electrical maintenance of all areas of the mill.
• Work with Electrician's and Millwrights on repairs within all areas of the mill.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree in robotic industrial automation, and/or industrial controls a plus.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience required; wood products experience preferred.
• Two years of PLC experience required.
• ExperiencewithAllen-BradleyControlLogixandCompactLogix preferred
• Knowledgeofindustrialelectricity,motorcontrols,VFDs,andACdrives.
• Must be willing to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
• Willing to work in a hot, cold, noisy, and industrial environment.
• Ability to stand, walk climb, bend, and work in industrial environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and safely use tools and equipment.
• Electrical experience for 24 vdc to 480 vacs preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Time management with proven ability to solve problems, think critically, and drive process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, procurement) on automation-focused projects.

Pay Range: $28.71 - $41.52/per hour

AdditionalInformation:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, andLTD, available first of the monthfollowing completionof 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 berequiredtoprovidedocumentationindicatingyourlegalrightto workintheU.S.

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