PLC Programmer - Night Shift

Overview

Georgia-Pacific is searching for an experienced and dedicated individual to fill the role of Night Shift PLC Programmer at our lumber facility in Gurdon, AR. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert who can utilize automation systems to increase the throughput, safety, reliability, cost reduction, and process improvement at the facility.

This position offers a sign‑on bonus.

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in the safety program
• Apply problem‑solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures
• Assist in the development and implementation of reliability‑centered maintenance strategies
• Work with the operations and maintenance team to troubleshoot issues, address problems, and implement sustainable solutions to optimize the manufacturing process

• PLC programming skills (Allen‑Bradley PLC experience required)
• Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and repair all types of PLCs & HMIs
• Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and install process instruments
• Able to read assembly drawings, schematics, and equipment layouts
• Hands‑on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical experience

• Proven history handling PLC assignments
• Extensive PLC controls programming background to include servo experience, networked PLCs, and analog control
• Extensive HMI programming background to build new or modify existing HMIs on a variety of platforms
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain plant network systems
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, circuits, and components
• Ability to troubleshoot, configure, and install AC and DC drives

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aquí, or tu).