Electronic Technician

Hood Plywood • Wiggins, MS

4d • $27 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Electronic Technician for our Plywood manufacturing operation in Wiggins, MS. The primary purpose of the position is to provide electrical maintenance support for our mill and to safely ensure all production-related equipment is in good working order and functioning properly.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues.
• Must be able to pass electrician maintenance exam and hands-on assessment.
• Minimum of five years of electrical experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills and experience using a computer for recordkeeping and documentation.
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work in a hot, cold, noisy, industrial environment.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day.
• Willing and able to pull and lift to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use all proper and necessary tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Repairs/replaces motor control circuits, pneumatic valves & cylinders, hydraulic valves and cylinder relay circuits, DC & AC drives, limit & proximity switches, and other field devices. Experience with conduit bending and wiring motors.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions.
• Works with programming of VFD, Allen Bradley software and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s.
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, electrical supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Operates a forklift or other rolling stock on occasion.
• Communicate regularly with co-workers and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning electrical/maintenance issues.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Responds to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or Safety Manager.
• May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.

Benefits

• Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED