PLC Technician
About The Position
Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Wood Products is currently looking for a Process Control Technician to join our Emerson facility. A qualified candidate would have a thorough comprehensive knowledge of electrical and/or instrumentation equipment, processes, and techniques. They will be responsible for electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair of equipment, programming PLC’s, troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, and fine-tuning the timing of various machine centers. The wage for this role is $43.06 per hour.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or vocational certification through an accredited institution required.
- At least two (2) years of experience in electrical and process controls in an industrial setting.
- Commitment to safety – demonstrated record of understanding and following safety practices and procedures.
- Proficient in ControlLogix programming and troubleshooting (RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000 software).
- Strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills.
- Electrical experience and build capabilities including process control panels, safety circuit, wiring diagrams, I/O, MCC, VFD's, Drives, Tuning, Servers, pneumatics, valves, hydraulics, P & ID diagrams.
- Computer skills in LAN, PC, Windows, and Ethernet LAN with advanced MS Office skills.
- Proficient in use of electrical test equipment.
- Innovative, willing to learn and open to new ideas.
- Able to read, understand and interpret prints/drawings/manuals to troubleshoot power and control electrical systems.
- Solid organization and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with team focus.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in process control systems is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform instrumentation installation & calibration, process control troubleshooting & programming, drive installation & programming for all plant areas.
- Provide technical assistance to specify and develop improvements in complex instrumentation, automation, and process control & motion control systems.
- Deliver troubleshooting support plant-wide, while maintaining and enhancing the engineering process control philosophy, strategy, and controls standard operating procedures.
- Assist electrical technicians with troubleshooting during downtime events.
- Use hand tools to complete jobs, verify voltage, and train/mentor others on electrical knowledge.
- Lend expertise to departments to ensure understanding of process control characteristics and PID loop tuning.
- Assist in mentoring and training of maintenance associates in electrical systems, PLC & motion control systems.
- Develop/maintain plant standards for instrumentation.
- Work with power distribution systems including switchgear, transformers and MCC maintenance.
- Maintain broad-based product knowledge including Variable Frequency Drives (Allen Bradley), PLC’s (Allen Bradley), Motion Control, Coordinated Drive Systems, Instrumentation, Process Control, HMI Software, and Network design experience with Ethernet.
- Develop an understanding of the EWP manufacturing process and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot basic LAN connections.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
