Automation Tech

Hood Plywood•Beaumont, MS

2d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., is seeking Automation Tech for our Beaumont, MS facility. Automation Tech is responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all automation equipment. This position would play a key role in the successful development and implementation of an automated production process. This is a greenfield site that will employ up to 250 employees.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Electrical experience required for 24 vdc to 480 vac.
Automation/ Robotics experience required.
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
Strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot.
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.
Computer knowledge including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.
Willing and able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Degree or diploma from accredited post-secondary institution in robotic industrial automation, and/or industrial controls or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Mechanical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participation/compliance with company safety programs and preventative maintenance programs.
Provides onsite support for construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on various automation equipment.
Assist in Programmable Logic Control (PLC) troubleshooting on equipment.
Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs.
Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
Maintain measurement systems, instrumentation, and electrical devices and equipment.
Monitors logs, run scans, and perform updates and testing of new and old applications.
Assists with the planning and execution of automation projects with Electronic Control Process Lead.
Perform periodic maintenance of the automation cells.
Collaborate with Electrician’s, Mechanic’s, and Automation Specialist on repairs within the automation cells.