PLC Tech

About the role

Position at 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.

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.
• Complete work orders and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Employee assistance program
• Dental
• Vision
• Cancer coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Benefits available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment

Pay

$28.71 - $41.52 per hour