Process Control Technician

We are currently seeking an experienced Process Control Technician for our manufacturing facility in Albany, GA. This is a highly skilled position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment /processes. This position creates value by ensuring the reliability of the equipment to help meet and exceed the facility's goals for quality and production by, troubleshooting, and diagnosing electrical and/or control problems on all manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley and CTI PLC's)
• Manage PLC platform and associated infrastructure to ensure continued reliability
• Revising graphical displays, building/modifying alarms, building/modifying control loops and updating setpoints
• Setup, calibrate, and diagnose instrumentation devices using specialized test equipment and software
• Responds to trouble calls and emergencies, both during and outside normal work hours
• Repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical automation systems and equipment, drive systems, microprocessor-based (PLC) systems, burner management systems, and electronic control systems and devices
• Ensure proper operation of all control system components including electronic equipment
• Provide additional technical support as needed for equipment such as motors and instrumentation such as level, pressure, temperature, and flow devices
• Assist with design, implementation and management of improvement projects related to PLC and new automated equipment.
• Work with Supervisors, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to plan, procure and document maintenance activities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Process Control Technician or Industrial Automation experience
• Experience with programming, troubleshooting, and repairs of PLCs & HMIs
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair for manufacturing equipment (motors, AC/DC Electricity, robotics, and tools).
• Strong understanding of and ability to utilize VFDs and Servo Drives
• Ability to read and interpret technical reports, electrical drawings, and schematics
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associates Degree or technical certification in Industrial Instrumentation, Electrical, or Automation technology with 3 years of related work experience
• Experience with safety processors and instrumentations.
• Experience with Control Technologies Inc. (CTI) PLCs and hardware
• Experience in Lumber manufacturing

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf