Automation Programmer (Athol)

Athol, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Automation

Job Summary

The Automation Programmer is responsible for Installing supporting maintaining and improving electrical and automation systems to ensure the safe reliable and efficient operation of mill equipment across Northern Mills facilities. This role focuses on troubleshooting electrical and control system issues performing preventative maintenance and collaborating closely with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.

The Automation Programmer will also assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and automation upgrades provide technical guidance to junior controls technicians and apprentice electricians and help promote best practices in electrical and controls work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Work with a team of electrical technicians in maintaining material handling control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet-IP ControlNet DeviceNet motor control systems servo drives frequency drives and electrical distribution systems
Train assist and familiarize electricians with work rules policies safety and communication systems.
Train and assist other electricians on equipment repairs and new installations.
Supports installation repair and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment and coordination of outside contractors with primary focus on safe and continuous operation of all equipment and facilities.
Troubleshoot complex control system issues identify root causes and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
Work directly with OEMs that develop controls software for scanning and optimization
Partner with network support resources for guidance and assistance
Provide technical support for PLC devices
Participates in the development of project proposals with emphasis on cost/benefits
Consistently work at acceptable production levels
Collaborate with millwrights in making mechanical repairs as needed.
Duties may vary by location.
Must be willing to travel work weekends evenings and holidays as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

Associates degree in Electronics Technology and 5 years experience in related discipline or 10 years relevant experience in lieu of education.
Skills:
- Skilled in organizing and expressing ideas effectively in oral and written communication
- Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to maintain control system integrity
- Ability to read and use electrical drawings cable lists component lists and layout plans
- Industrial electrical hands-on experience including 480V 110V and 24VDC systems
- Experience with HMI motor controls VFDs and control networks
Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test post-offer pre-employment physical and background check.
Valid Drivers License is required for business travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering/Electronic Technology or related discipline.
4 years of experience in control systems maintenance troubleshooting and repair preferably in an industrial setting.
4 years of systems controls experience including installation maintenance and troubleshooting or combination of post-secondary technical training including Electrical License or enrollment in Electrical Apprenticeship program. Ability to design and draw schematics and ladder logic for control systems (Rockwell Software).
Experience with Robotic systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.

Bend at waist frequent
Twist upper body frequent
Stoop occasional
Lift above waist height frequent depending on machine center
Lift over 50 lbs. frequent depending on machine center
Repetitive use of hands constant
Stand/walk constant
Sit occasional
Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.

Required Experience: