PLC Technician - Gurdon, AR - Georgia Pacific : Job Details

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a PLC Technician at our Plywood facility in Gurdon, Arkansas. At Georgia-Pacific, we don't believe that a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life, but the community as well. Our ideal Technician is self-motivated, reliable, and has a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and respect for others. You should have a strong desire to improve processes without regard for where work is required (operational, mechanical, or electrical).Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit What You Will Do In Your RoleKnowledge share, coordinate, and communicate effectively to all levelsWork independently or as a team with maintenance technicians and managementDemonstrate effective and logical troubleshooting skillsUnderstand and use data to improve productivityAdhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and proceduresAssist crew members and work in team environmentBe willing to work in a hot, humid, cold, noisy, dusty manufacturing environmentWho You AreAdvanced PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley PLC 5 & Contrologix experience required)Ability to troubleshoot and maintain plant network systemsAbility to troubleshoot, configure and repair all types of PLCs & HMIsAbility to troubleshoot, configure and install AC drivesAbility to troubleshoot, configure and install process instrumentsAble to read assembly drawings, schematics, and equipment layoutsExtensive PLC controls programming background to include servo experience, networked PLCs, and analog controlHMI programming background to build new or modify existing HMIs on a variety of platformsExperience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)Must be able to lift 35 lbsWhat Will Put You AheadKnowledge proficiency with AutoCADTwo (2) year degree in a technical related fieldAs 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. About Elite Technical Recruiting: Elite Technical Recruiting is a Direct Placement firm partnering with manufacturing companies, successfully placing Skilled Trades and Engineering professionals. We have over 30 years of experience in recruitment and have supported many different manufacturing companies. We provide a niche recruitment experience utilizing our experienced team of professional recruiters who are experts in the Industrial Maintenance and Engineering fields. They understand the key skill sets needed to partner with manufacturing companies. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law..