Junior Optimization Technician (Lumberton)

Idaho Forest Group•Lumberton, MS

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Optimization Tech is responsible to maintain and monitor mill optimization process and equipment for highest production value and recovery. This role involves ensuring the optimal performance of mill optimization systems, including parameter monitoring, system maintenance, and troubleshooting. The technician will also be involved in data compilation for reports, inventory management, and quality control checks to meet production targets and quality standards.

Requirements

1+ years of manufacturing experience
Advanced computer skills
Basic mechanical skills
Ability to adjust work schedule and work extended hours as needed.
Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
Demonstrate proficiency in relevant mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer networking skills, TCP/IP, LAN, WLAN
Basic knowledge of Electrical and PLC control systems
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
1+ years of QC related experience
Valid Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle History for business travel in company vehicle.

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor mill optimization process and equipment for highest production value and recovery.
Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
Monitor and maintain optimizer parameters and values.
Set up and monitor systems PMs that include scanner calibration, sensor status, system tests, etc.
Monitor KPIs for trends & develop improvement initiatives.
Monitor and maintain mill optimizers.
Maintain and trouble shoot operations computers and servers, networks and communications, and PLC systems and assist the electrical department.
Compile data and other information to generate reports needed by management.
Report optimizer performance and status to Department Managers.
Maintain parts inventory for all optimization equipment, operations computers, networks, servers, etc. and order parts as necessary.
Check grade & quality at planer grade line regularly and work with QC, Mill and Planer Supervisors, Filer leads to make adjustments that achieve best quality, value and recovery.
Monitor sawmill green grader program, including setting up team meetings (if necessary), tests, working with operators on green grade line to ensure it is working.
Identify maintenance needs on equipment and work with team members to find and implement solutions.
Work with Department Managers and Sales Team to set up optimizers to meet product tally targets and IFG quality standards.