Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is searching for an experienced and dedicated individual to fill the role of PLC Programmer at our lumber facility in Gurdon, AR. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert who can utilize automation systems to increase the throughput, safety, reliability, cost reduction, and process improvement at the facility.
Sign on Bonus Eligible
What You Will Do
- Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in the safety program
- Apply problem-solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures
- Assist in the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance strategies
- Work with the operations and maintenance team to troubleshoot issues, address problems, and implement sustainable solutions to optimize the manufacturing process
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley PLC experience required)
- Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and repair all types of PLCs & HMIs
- Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and install process instruments
- Able to read assembly drawings, schematics, and equipment layouts
- Hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical experience
What Will Put You Ahead
- Proven history handling PLC assignments
- Extensive PLC controls programming background to include servo experience, networked PLCs, and analog control
- Extensive HMI programming background to build new or modify existing HMIs on a variety of platforms
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain plant network systems
- Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, circuits, and components
- Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and install AC and DC drives
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.
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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
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