Electrician/Electrical Automation Programmer
Electrician/Electrical Automation Programmer
Job ID: 41188
Location: Colville, WA
Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Usk, WA
A family-owned wood products manufacturer that has been in business 70 years is looking for an Electrical Automation Programmer to add to their tight knit team. With over 250 employees, they heavily believe in sustainable forestry, continuous improvement, and respect for people. Located in beautiful Northeastern Washington, it brings a charming small-town feel and is a gateway to incredible recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and lots of trails for UTV, snowmobiling, biking etc. It is a true four seasons destination.
This position is responsible for planning, installing, testing, and repairing electrical and electronic systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), within a lumber manufacturing environment.
Why You Want This Position:
- Pay: $25 to $55/hour, depending on experience
- Day Shift and Night Shift options
- Full benefits paid by the company include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long term disability and 401k with match
- Company provided laptop, and phone or phone allowance
- Strong local community
- Hunting privileges on their land
- Sign on bonus or relocation allowance available
- Company paid continued education within the industry
- Loaner tool program for entry level
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Perform maintenance, repairs, and calibration on production and plant electronic equipment, controls, and electrical systems
- Troubleshoot, evaluate, and implement corrective actions for electrical and control system issues
- Program, update, and maintain plant programmable controllers and related automation systems
- Work with Allen Bradley PLCs, Logix 5000 systems, and related control circuitry, motors, and instrumentation
- Design, develop, and implement control system programs and instrumentation to improve efficiency and automation
- Read and interpret wiring schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation for system setup and repair
- Train and assist operators and staff in equipment operation, control systems, and troubleshooting procedures
Qualifications:
- Electrical Certification or related degree preferred; BS in Engineering a plus, with 2+ years of experience in electrical design, logic controls, and project management within a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Rockwell RSLogix; experience with Siemens Ti, FactoryTalk, WonderWare, Visual Basic, and AutoCAD a plus
- Skilled in PLC programming (Ladder and Function Block Diagram); additional programming knowledge (Structured Text, C/C++, etc.) beneficial
- Experience with motion controls, VFDs (Allen Bradley PowerFlex), servos, field wiring, and relay logic
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and process improvement skills; familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma practices a plus
- Must meet physical requirements for industrial work, be 18+, and successfully pass background, drug, and physical screenings
Get in touch! Call or text 406-295-1362 to reach Morgan with LC Staffing Office
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