Automation Maintenance Technician

Automation Maintenance Technician - Controls Specialist Location: Leola, PA | Pay: Up to $40/hr Join a growing structural steel manufacturing company with nearly 60 years of success and a recently upgraded facility featuring new equipment, updated workspaces, and a major plant modernization project. We are seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Technician / Controls Specialist to support automated production equipment and help launch a new custom-built machine. This is a hands-on industrial maintenance role focused on PLC troubleshooting, electrical systems, and automation support in a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled automation equipment Diagnose industrial electrical and control circuit issues (24V-480V systems) Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic Perform PLC programming and troubleshooting using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems Support sensors, motors, VFDs, relays, contactors, and servo systems Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and automation components Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability Assist with panel wiring, component replacement, and system verification Maintain compliance with workplace safety standards Qualifications 3+ years of automation maintenance or industrial electrical experience Strong PLC troubleshooting and controls experience required Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems preferred Electrical certification or technical training is a plus Employee Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Commuter/Parking Accounts Health Savings Account (HSA) AD & D Insurance This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential for the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr