Vicksburg Forest Products · 4 months ago
PLC Programmer
Gloster, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBig River Forest Products is building a state-of-the-art lumber mill in Gloster, Mississippi, which will create numerous jobs and support local industry. They are seeking a PLC Technician responsible for troubleshooting electrical and process malfunctions, coordinating with production teams, and implementing control systems to enhance equipment efficiency.
ForestryManufacturingWood Processing
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot electrical machinery and electrical control equipment throughout the plant (sawmill, planer, boiler-kiln areas)
Coordinate working process with production and maintenance leadership team
Interpret PLC logic and make necessary modifications to get equipment functioning properly
Setup and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results
Implement new control systems to improve equipment efficiency
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during and after construction
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies or systems to correct functional deviations
Use precision measurement tools and equipment to calibrate and adjust equipment
Comply with government health, safety, and environmental guidelines, following all OSHA guidelines and regulations as required
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of industrial electrical experience
Strong knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, preferably Allen Bradley or equivalent
Strong knowledge of Process Control Instrumentation
Industrial electricity and motor controls and diagnostics experience
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and related controls
Previous experience with power distribution systems
Ability to use laser/thermal guns and temposonic/linear position sensors
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
Troubleshooting skills (including locating and isolating problems, identifying and testing possible solutions and selecting effective approaches)
Strong skills in use of PCs and maintenance systems
Excellent technical aptitude
Proven safety and quality record
Excellent time management skills
General PLC/Electrical knowledge and skills to include but not limited to: Soldering, splicing, meter reading, AC motors/generators, DC motors, Schematics reading, SLC/PLC systems, electrical codes, laser scanning systems, sorting/stacking systems
Company
Vicksburg Forest Products
Vicksburg Forest Products is a manufacturer of Southern Yellow Pine lumber products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Blue Wolf Capital Partners
2021-02-08Private Equity
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