PLC Technician / Controls Technician

Job Description

PLC Technician / Controls Technician

We are looking for an experienced PLC Technician / Controls Technician to join our team in Magnolia. This is a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical and controls-related issues, supporting production uptime, and assisting with ongoing automation projects.

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues on production equipment.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, machine diagrams, and control drawings.

Troubleshoot digital signals from photoeyes, sensors, VFDs, and other control devices.

Connect a laptop to PLC systems to diagnose issues and make minor PLC adjustments.

Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, primarily PLC-5 systems.

Respond to critical downtime calls and work quickly to restore equipment and production.

Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs with some mechanical troubleshooting as needed.

Participate in ongoing maintenance and controls projects.

Attend shift handoff meetings and prioritize work orders based on production needs.

Use detailed electrical and machine diagram libraries to troubleshoot complex equipment issues.

Work closely with maintenance leadership and production teams to improve equipment uptime.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a PLC Technician, Controls Technician, Industrial Electrician, or similar role.

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, preferably PLC-5.

Ability to connect a laptop to PLC systems for troubleshooting and make minor program adjustments.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine diagrams.

Experience troubleshooting photoeyes, sensors, VFDs, and digital control signals.

Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with mechanical troubleshooting when needed.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment.

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work well with a team.

This is a great opportunity for a controls-focused technician who wants to play a key role in improving equipment reliability and production uptime. The team is looking for someone who can become a strong resource for PLC and controls troubleshooting and help reduce downtime across the facility.