Automation Controls Specialist - Modesto, CA - Immediate Opening
This position offers a competitive benefits package with starting hourly rate of $51.03 per hour
Georgia-Pacific has an immediate need for an Automation Controls Specialist at our Modesto, CA facility. We are looking for a highly skilled individual with automation engineering and design experience. This position creates value for the facility by ensuring proper operation of all automation and control systems, understanding process control loops and systems including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products.
Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers. We manufacture standard corrugated containers, as well as many specialty packaging products for various industries. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific and our corrugated facilities please visit us at: http://www.gppackaging.com/
If you are looking for opportunities for career growth both in the Modesto facility as well as many other Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities, come join our team!
Position Specific Details and Highlights:
- Starting wage is $51.03 per hour
- Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm floating schedule - two (2) weekends plus per month required with corresponding days off during the week
- We offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k match, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Free Employee Assistance Program.
What You Will Do In Your Role
* Ensure proper operation of all automation and control systems, understand process control loops and process control systems, including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products
* Assume overall ownership of assigned projects for control engineering related jobs
* Perform PLC programming and set up of other components such as HMI's, VFD's, controllers, etc.
* Automation engineering and design
* Test and commission control systems
* Train internal GP customers to use and maintain systems
* Reduce downtime by identifying and correcting ongoing issues
* Share knowledge with and lead other technicians in maintaining and troubleshooting various process and analytical instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, HMI's, Rexroth, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Eaton, ABB, MHI, three phase motors with controls and electrical power distribution.
* Serve as the vital resource for the manufacturing machinery preventative and predictive maintenance programs, be the plant PLC programmer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
* Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and Original Equipment Manufacturer standards
* Improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access
* Assist in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies
* Understand and apply electrical safe work practices every day as established in various regulatory standards such as NFPA70e and IEEE along with company established guidelines
* Perform controls upgrades, drives, PLCs, motors, Interlocks etc.
* Emergency troubleshooting and on-call 24-7 in case of emergency electrical breakdowns
* Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
* Willing and able to work rotating shifts
* Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks repetitively for extended periods of time, e.g.; lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling
* Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
The Experience You Will Bring
Basic Qualifications:
* Associate degree/Certification or higher in Industrial Instrumentation, Process Control, or Automation Technology AND three (3) years or more experience with industrial instrumentation, PLC Programming and automation & control in a manufacturing, industrial PLC projects or machine upgrading and vibration analysis
* Must have experience with troubleshooting various process and analytical instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, HMI's, Rexroth, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Lenze, three phase motors with controls and electrical power distribution or other similar programming software
* Must have experience writing Ladder logic and creating PLC programs
What Will Put You Ahead
* Eight (8) years or more experience with industrial instrumentation and automation PLC Programming and automation & control in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment, PLC projects, machine upgrading and vibration analysis
* PLC and machine programming expert, Ladder Logic, De-bugging, Analog to Digital conversion, DC to AC upgrades, Schematics and AutoCAD
* A Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
* Excellence with Maintenance Management software, e.g. Passport, Excel, Word, Outlook, Auto-Cad, Wonderware, Networking and Controls (RS Logix, Control Logix, Simatic Step 1, Omron, Analog)
* Detailed record of projects and/or work implemented
For this role, we anticipate paying $51.03 per hour.
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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. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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