Elect Automation/ProgrammerVaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation.
We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc. currently employs over 175 employees.Vaagen Bros.
Lumber, Inc. is looking for an individual to excel in our electrical department at our Colville, WA facility. The candidate will be responsible for the planning, layout, installation, testing, repairing electrical/electronic systems and program logic controllers within a Lean lumber manufacturing environment.Job Duties:Performs maintenance, and calibration on production electronic equipment and controls, including computerized plant equipmentPerforms preventive maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment, electrical maintenance, etc.Monitors line efficiency and works with staff and supervisors for maintaining Company targets for process improvementsEvaluates equipment to establish troubleshooting and repair proceduresPrograms all plant programmable controllers and maintains up-to-date program documentationAssists and instructs in the operation of electronic equipment and diagnosis of electrical control problemsProvides operators with technical assistance and training as necessaryDesigns and develops programs for control systemsTrains others on programmable controllers, proper program coding and with consistencySpecify instrumentation for manufacturing equipment and related systemsDevelop and implement programming of necessary systems for increased automation, efficiency, and value-added projectsAnalyzes causes and implements corrective action on repetitive or major electrical problems.Read and understand wiring schematics and blueprintsFamiliar with 4-20 ma instrumentation, servo systems, positioning systems and assorted feedback devicesUnderstand standard control circuit wiring and troubleshootingOther duties as assignedJob Requirements:Preferred: Electrical Certification or Degree; BS Degree in Engineering a plus2+ years of experience in electrical design and layout, Logic Controls, and Project Management2+ years in a manufacturing plant environment (lumber manufacturing a plus)Software experience required: Rockwell RSLogixSoftware for which experience would be a plus: Siemens Ti, Rockwell RS View & FactoryTalk, Siemens WinCC, WonderWare, Visual Basic, AutoCAD.PLC programming types required: Ladder, Function Block DiagramProgramming languages a plus: Structured Text, Instruction List, Sequential Function Charts, C/C++Ability to program and network VFDs, specifically Allen Bradley PowerFlex.Six Sigma or other Lean experience a plusWorks well in a team environment, communicating with manufacturing team on project status, process improvements etc.Experience with motion controls, including VFDs, servos, field wiring, relay logic etc.Ensure safe work practices & follow safety proceduresAbility to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibilityTroubleshooting skills, self-directed leader, safe work record, and good attendance recordMust be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environmentMust be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a timeApplicants will be subject to a criminal background check.
However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WACMust be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical examHours/Days/Schedule:40+ hours a weekShift work and/or weekendsFull timeSalary/Wage/Benefits:Pay: $25-$55/hrFLSA Status: Non-ExemptCompany provided laptop, and phone or phone allowanceFull benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long term disability and 401k with match