Program Logic Control Technician – PROGR005815 Position Available In Chilton, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Program Logic Control Technician position at Boise Cascade offers a competitive salary based on experience level, with opportunities ranging from I to III. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electric motors, working with various machine centers, and updating firmware. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of programming experience and be proficient in Windows-based computer programs. The role also involves working with pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, installing AB drives, and possessing a strong understanding of electrical devices and Allen-Bradley PLCs. This position requires the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and seek continuous improvement opportunities.
Job Description
Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today were one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success. And were committed to investing in them. Thats why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it, Total Rewards. Heres a look at whats included:
Medical Prescription DrugDental Vision401(k) Retirement SavingsResponsibilities
- Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and change electric motors, diagnosis chart recorders, Honeywell controllers, MTS tempo sonics, and various sizes of transformers. Will also be required to understand and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic circuits that include directional, proportional and servo valves and work on different machine centers throughout the plant
- Competent in working with Windows based computer programs such as Windows Explorer and RS Logix
- Responsibilities include updating firmware on different machine centers, staying current on changes with Asset Centre, working with True Opportunity and troubleshooting any data issues that arise
- A bility to write messages and produce consume bits in program. Ability to build and troubleshoot PID Loops
- Ability to work unsupervised and in a time efficient manner, communicate out new code and help train electricians on PLCs. Look for continuous improvement opportunities. Available for programming questions and help if needed outside of working hours
- Ability to build, program and flash/download Factory Talk ME
- Ability to install AB drives on new applications.
Motion experience is a plusMinimum 2 years of programming encouraged.
Basic Qualifications:
- Pay based on experience level
- I, II and III available
- $32.34
- 40.09.
- Full understanding and working knowledge of the following: multi-meters, wiggies, meggers, amprobes, temperature meter, and servo driver; the ability to install and bend conduit up to three inches using a variety of bending and threading equipment; and understand how to use hand tools and shop equipment such as drills, band saws, reciprocating saw, crimpers, cutting torch and welding machine in a safe manner.
Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of shop math and blueprint reading, relay logic systems, circuit breakers, starters, overload relays, limit, pressure, temperature and flow switches, push buttons, switches, resolvers, encoders, pulsers, and other electrical devices. Candidate must possess the knowledge to work with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as the ability to troubleshoot and change basic ladder logic programs to change timers, counters, and integers, plus the knowledge to work on Allen-Bradley AC drives.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer
- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities