About Wood-Mizer

Wood-Mizer is the world's largest manufacturer of portable sawmills, with over 100,000 mills sold in more than 100 countries. Wood-Mizer provides forestry and timber professionals around the world with a complete line of narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, resaws, edgers, kilns, molders/planers, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment.

Our Culture and Values

Wood-Mizer is dedicated to customer and employee-owner success, putting compassion and faith at the heart of the business, and committing to providing high-quality equipment that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Wood-Mizer is a 100% employee-owned company that believes every mill owner is an extension of our Wood-Mizer family - a philosophy that makes both our customers and employee-owners feel at ease.

What Makes Wood-Mizer Stand-Out

Wood-Mizer believes that investing in people is an investment in the future. As a result, we provide a variety of benefits to ensure that our employees-owners are healthy and happy so that we can all grow, learn, and innovate together.

• Equity: Through our ESOP, you can become a 100% owner and receive Wood-Mizer stock (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Retirement: Matching funds in a 401k.
• Bonuses: Discretionary Bonus available monthly.
• Pay Options: We provide several methods for receiving biweekly payments, as well as the option for Wages On-Demand, which allows you to receive earned wages on a daily basis.
• Paid Time Off: PTO accrual begins with the first paycheck, with immediate eligibility for paid holidays, personal marriage, birth/adoption, and other events.
• FREE Health Care Access: We provide FREE access to Wood-Mizer’s Health Care Clinics by Marathon Health if you are covered by our health insurance.
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life insurance paid by the company, supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability are all available.
• Workplace Giving Programs: Employee-owners who serve the community/those in need through monetary donations and hands-on work are eligible for a variety of benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Wood-Mizer offers a generous tuition reimbursement program to help you achieve your long-term career goals.
• Annual Allowances: Employee-owners receive reimbursement for the cost of their own safety boots and safety glasses. Each year, they are also given money to spend on Wood-Mizer apparel and swag.
• Other Rewards: Companywide celebrations, company outings, complimentary coffee stations and fruit, gift cards for your birthday and anniversary, referral reward program, discounted shipping rate, and much more!

A Brief Overview

The Automation Controls Technician at Wood-Mizer will play a critical role in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing our automated manufacturing systems and industrial equipment. This position requires a combination of technical expertise in electrical and automation systems along with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Locations

Indianapolis or Batesville, IN

What you will do

• Installation and Integration: Install, configure, and integrate automation control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), robotic systems, motion controllers, timber scanning and optimization systems, and other related equipment.
• Maintenance and Repair: Perform preventive maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs on automation control systems to ensure uninterrupted operation. Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues using diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Programming and Optimization: Develop, modify, and optimize control system programs to enhance system performance, reliability, and efficiency. Implement automation solutions to streamline production processes and improve product quality.
• System Upgrades and Retrofits: Plan and execute upgrades and retrofits to automation control systems to meet changing production requirements. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary components and equipment.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of control system configurations, program revisions, and maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols related to automation systems.
• Training and Support: Provide training and technical support to production personnel on the operation and maintenance of automation control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation enhancements to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and minimize waste. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas for innovation.
• Travel to customer locations as needed, up to 60% of the time.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field Pref

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years Proven experience working with automation control systems in a manufacturing environment. Required
• 1-3 years SCADA systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and data acquisition systems. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and industrial networking protocols. (High proficiency)
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, motion control systems, and robotics. (High proficiency)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. (Medium proficiency)
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team. (Medium proficiency)
• Knowledge of advanced control strategies such as PID control, adaptive control, and model predictive control. (Medium proficiency)
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques and reliability engineering principles. (Medium proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Automation Professional-ISA Preferred

If you want a career, not just a job, apply today and learn how Wood-Mizer employee-owners are making a difference around the world!

Wood-Mizer offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.