Controls Technician - Pay starting at $35.48 an hour plus shift differential on off-shift
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Job Description
Job Description
As a PLC Controls Technician, you will design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled systems using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, while supporting manufacturing operations through advanced diagnostics, system improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits of the PLC Controls Technician
• 401k
• 401k Matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
Shift Options:
2nd shift: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm
3rd shift: Mon-Fri 10pm-6am
C Shift: Sat-Mon 5am-5pm
D Shift: Sat-Mon 5pm-5am
*Overtime may be required based on business needs
Principal Responsibilities:
• Design, program, and maintain PLC systems in accordance with corporate standards
• Develop and support HMI applications for manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and automation issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Modify PLC programs and interface communications with industrial devices
• Diagnose and resolve issues with vision systems, including Cognex and Keyence
• Troubleshoot and maintain servo drive systems, particularly Rexroth and Siemens platforms
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Support mechanical troubleshooting and assist with general maintenance tasks as needed
• Identify programming issues and communicate findings to Controls Engineers
• Provide feedback to Engineering on recurring issues and opportunities for system improvements
• Maintain a proactive approach to learning new technologies and improving technical skills
• Proficient in troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing different type of sensors, machine safety systems and measurement systems and devices like Kistlers
• Proficient in basic programming, manipulating, maintaining and troubleshooting robotics, with emphasis on FANUC robots.
Requirements
Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Associate