Process Control Systems Technician

The Philadelphia MS Lumber manufacturing facility is recruiting for a skilled Process Control Systems Technician with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of electrical equipment programmable controllers industrial networks and computer systems. These skills are required to modify install and maintain the facilitys high-tech lumber manufacturing equipment. This position has a pay rate of up to $43.91/hr.

The Process Control System Technician plays a critical role in supporting continuous improvement efforts in safety cost control process reliability and productivity at the Philadelphia MS Lumber site. This role is responsible for providing technical and programming support for the sites maintenance and electrical this role you will be part of a team who works collaboratively with site leadership to improve manufacturing operations and lead new technology projects.

This is a full-time hourly position. The primary schedule is dayshift but the role must be flexible in responding to unplanned events and/or working flexible hours across different shifts when required.

Company paid relocation is not available for this position.

Key Functions

As Process Control System Technician you will:

• Perform mid to high level PLC Programming and HMI Development support for existing equipment and new installations

• Implement test troubleshoot and improve electronic automation and controls systems in manufacturing processes to increase production quality and efficiency

• Utilize schematics equipment documentation and specifications software and testing equipment to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions

• Provide design input and decision making for new projects to ensure proper electrical and controls system implementation

• Work closely with mill leadership to identify the best solutions to resolve equipment problems

• Maintain Ethernet Networks across machine and site-wide networks

• Work alongside the site IT Specialist to implement IT security updates and patching to critical process control equipment

• Must be at least age 18

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must have (5) years industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an electrical degree plus equivalent work experience

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen background check & physical

• Able to workany shift weekends overtime holidays as needed

• Able to work in extreme temperatures in dusty and noisy conditions while wearing safety equipment

• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment requiring high levels of teamwork

• Strong commitment to safety and ability to understand and follow safety procedures

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to complete forklift training

• Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly up to 50 pounds occasionally climb steps and ladders work from height work in small and restricted areas and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours

• Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems

• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• PLC programming experience

• Experience with industrial motion control systems

• Experience troubleshooting programming and installing VFDs and motor controls

• Experience with Ethernet networking

• Experience with Human Machine Interfaces and displays

  Preferred Qualifications:

• PLC experience utilizing Allen Bradley Control Logix platform

• HMI experience with Allen Bradley Factory Talk platform

• Prior experience in the wood products industry

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or technical diploma in controls & instrumentation or similar field

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP preferred)

• Robotics Experience

About Wood Products

Weve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century weve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

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