Automation Tech

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., is seeking Automation Tech for our Beaumont, MS facility. Automation Tech is responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all automation equipment. This position would play a key role in the successful development and implementation of an automated production process. This is a greenfield site that will employ up to 250 employees.

• Participation/compliance with company safety programs and preventative maintenance programs.
• Provides onsite support for construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on various automation equipment.
• Assist in Programmable Logic Control (PLC) troubleshooting on equipment.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs.
• Participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Maintain measurement systems, instrumentation, and electrical devices and equipment.
• Monitors logs, run scans, and perform updates and testing of new and old applications.
• Assists with the planning and execution of automation projects with Electronic Control Process Lead.
• Perform periodic maintenance of the automation cells.
• Collaborate with Electrician’s, Mechanic’s, and Automation Specialist on repairs within the automation cells.

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Electrical experience required for 24 vdc to 480 vac.
• Automation/ Robotics experience required.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot.
• Time management with proven ability to solve problems, think critically, and drive process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, procurement) on automation-focused projects.
• Computer knowledge including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.
• Willing and able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Degree or diploma from accredited post-secondary institution in robotic industrial automation, and/or industrial controls or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Mechanical experience is preferred.

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer