Automation Technician Position Available In Washington, Georgia

Thiele Kaolin Company 520 Kaolin Road Sandersville, Georgia 31082 478-552-3951 Employment Opportunity Automation Technician Thiele Kaolin Company, a leading provider of tailored mineral solutions, is currently recruiting for an Automation Technician. This position is located in Sandersville, Georgia.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Install, perform start-up/commissioning, maintain, troubleshoot, document and repair a wide variety of industrial instrumentation, electronic monitoring, metering, controlling and signaling devices used in the production of goods and services.
• Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logical Controllers and HMI software.
• Provide input to equipment selection and design.

Install, setup, and monitor local area network (LAN) and wireless local area networks (WLAN). Perform a variety of maintenance, evaluation, installation, and training tasks to ensure

LAN/WLAN

performance meets company and user requirements.

• Under general direction, provides technical support, training, and direction to departmental staff using computer equipment and applications on a wide area network (WAN) or large local area network (LAN); installs, tests, and resolves problems with computer hardware and software; adapts existing software to accommodate the database needs of departments; develops and maintains Intranet Web sites, and performs related duties as required.

• Install and maintain IP based cameras and servers.
• Able to travel and work at all of Thiele Kaolin Company locations.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Two- or four-year degree from an accredited school or technical college, or five years’ experience in the electrical maintenance field.
• Install and maintain Windows Operating Systems on Workstation Computers and Servers for Process Applications, Network (Ethernet & Proprietary), network switches, fiber optic cabling, copper-based network cabling, wireless radio bridges, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Security Cameras.
• Calibrate and/or Program Process Instrumentation.
• Assist with startups on new or renovated Process Systems.
• Make program modifications in PLC’s and HMI’s as needed.
• Assist Maintenance personnel as needed, to include training on new processes.
• Work nights, weekends and call backs as the situations arise.
• Good driving record, attendance and safety record.
• Well-motivated with a strong desire to learn and a willingness to attend any training that may be required to learn
• the necessary job skills.
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license.
• Ability to work well with others and to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions.
• Ability to organize and work independently or with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Satisfactory mathematical ability, communication skills, and background.
• Ability to communicate well through written and verbal reporting.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Thiele offers excellent pay and a comprehensive fringe benefits package. This package includes medical and life insurance, dental, vision, sick pay, LTD, paid vacation and holidays, 401K, and educational assistance. Qualified candidates should email a resume to careers@thielekaolin.com. Please note “Automation Technician” in the subject line. Any job offer will be contingent upon the successful candidate passing a physical exam, including a drug screen and a background check as warranted. Thiele Kaolin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thiele Kaolin Company is a Drug Free workplace.