Programmer

Rex Lumber, LLC.•Graceville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician / PLC Technician / Programmer is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, programming, maintenance, and optimization of industrial electrical, PLC, automation, instrumentation, and control systems throughout the sawmill. This position supports safe, reliable, and efficient production by troubleshooting electrical and PLC failures, modifying PLC programs, maintaining HMI and VFD systems, performing electrical repairs, and supporting equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. The position works closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Management to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and optimize production. The employee must be able to safely work around high-voltage electrical systems, moving machinery, conveyors, elevated work areas, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other industrial hazards.

Requirements

Industrial electrical maintenance experience, working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting experience.
Experience programming or modifying PLC systems.
Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
Ability to safely use electrical testing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or formal training in Industrial Electrical, Electrical Technology, Automation, Controls, or a related field.
Industrial electrician or journeyman experience.
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC platforms.
Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix 500/5000.
Simatic step 7
Factorytalk View Studio/Factory talk View SE and ME for the Rockwell HMI systems
Ignition HMI for the Log Merchandiser.
Experience with HMI/VFD programming and troubleshooting.
Experience with industrial Ethernet and PLC communication networks.
Experience with industrial instrumentation and sensors.
Sawmill, lumber manufacturing, paper mill, or heavy manufacturing experience.
Experience with automated production systems.
Good understanding of Networking. Able to work with IT for replacement computers and Integrated computers.

Responsibilities

Program, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, including ladder logic, HMI systems, VFDs, sensors, and industrial communication networks.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, including motors, motor controls, MCCs, electrical panels, control circuits, and three-phase systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and control systems for sawmill equipment, including saws, debarkers, chippers, conveyors, edgers, trimmers, sorters, stackers, planers, kilns, pumps, and related equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to reduce downtime.
Assist with installation, commissioning, modification, and startup of new equipment and automation systems.
Maintain accurate PLC backups, electrical drawings, control documentation, and maintenance records.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies and restore equipment to safe operating condition.
Work closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Management to improve equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency.
Follow all company safety requirements, OSHA standards, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, fall protection, and other applicable safety procedures.