PLC Electrical Technician - Dudley, NC Plywood

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced PLC Electrical Technician for our Dudley, NC Plywood manufacturing facility. This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment/processes. Maintenance team members will be expected to possess and refine multiple skills.

Responsibilities

• Programming and troubleshooting Control Logix programs
• Reading electrical schematics, and equipment layouts
• Assisting with internal and corporate projects and upgrades
• Troubleshooting, and repairing electronic and electrical equipment
• Troubleshooting, and replacing control devices
• Supporting electricians with difficult troubleshooting as needed
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines and policies
• Helping meet or exceed production waste and quality goals
• Helping on any shift, including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing setting
• At least 1 year of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) year technical degree
• 5+ years' experience PLC programming and troubleshooting experience

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

Pay

$35 plus per hour based on experience. This role is eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus.

Schedule

This is currently expected to be a 10-hour shift (Monday – Friday) with occasional weekends. Training for this role would occur on day shift for approximately 2 months before moving to a full-time night position.

Our Team

The Dudley facility is one of Georgia-Pacific's largest Building Products facilities and it manufactures Plytanium® Plywood, AC and BC, Sidings and Sturd-I-Floor® Plytanium® Plywood which is used in sheathing, roof decking, sub flooring and other specialty applications.