PLC Technician

Company: Weyerhaeuser
Location: Idabel
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Description: Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Idabel Lumber facility is currently looking for a Process Control Technician to join our team. A qualified candidate would have a thorough comprehensive knowledge of electrical equipment, processes and techniques to safely repair, modify, install and maintain the facility and high-tech manufacturing equipment. At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry. Key Functions: Support manufacturing by maximizing plant uptime and providing support for all facility systems in a safe manner, while contributing to corporate, plant, and departmental goals. Work with a team of electricians and millwrights to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical problems, deliver preventative and routine maintenance on plant equipment, create innovative solutions to complex issues, and work on capital projects. Perform maintenance tasks involving troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and installations of equipment and production electrical systems with minimal supervision or direction. Responsible for the design, programming, implementation, troubleshooting, control and test of VFD based automation systems used in a wide array of equipment while working individually or in project team environment. Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC's and Rockwell and HMI's. Program, troubleshoot, and calibrate a variety of instruments including pressure, temperature and flow transmitters, density scanners, moisture detectors, load cells, encoders, and Fisher valves. Maintain data collection servers and communications. Install and troubleshoot communications related connectivity and PLC I/O field wiring. Maintain and troubleshoot backup generators and UPS system, spark and explosion detection/prevention system. Work with a diverse set of applications including HMI/Visualization programs such as RSLinx, RSview, PanelView, FactoryTalk View. Fiber optics, CAT-6, media converters and AB industrial switches. Communication protocols such as EthernetIP, OPC, DeviceNet. Control systems including PLC5, Micrologix, ControlLogix, and I/O including digital and analog feedback & control. Virtualization software such as VMWare Player/Workstation and Hypervisor. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Three (3) years of experience in industrial electrical work that includes: electrical design, schematics, and panel layout; programming drives, PLC's and HMI's. Ability to read and understand blueprints and electrical schematics. Ability to use maintenance tools. Strong computer skills. Good communications skills and team skills. Successful completion of post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen. Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent education preferred. This position is designated by Weyerhaeuser as safety-sensitive. As a result, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites. A positive test result for marijuana (including THC) may disqualify you from employment, even if you hold a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license. About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products. About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Keywords: Weyerhaeuser, Longview , PLC Technician, Construction - Building Trades , Idabel, Texas