Industrial Automation Controls Technician

Industrial Automation Controls TechnicianScheduleBack Half Nights (BHN)A Day in the RoleYou clock in for Back Half Nights ready to keep a highly automated manufacturing operation humming. On your walk to the line, you scan KPIs and downtime logs, then jump straight into a PLC fault that popped up near a high-speed conveyor. A quick look at the ladder logic points you to a sensor chain, and within minutes production is moving again. Later, you collaborate with an automation engineer on a tweak to a robot pick cycle, then round out your shift with preventative checks on VFDs, servo systems, and safety circuits across the cell.What You’ll OwnDiagnose and repair issues on PLC-controlled automation assets to restore throughput quicklyMaintain and support industrial robots, conveyors, sensors, and motor control systemsTroubleshoot VFDs, motion/drives, and electrical control panels; perform component-level fixesPartner with automation engineers to improve machine performance and reliabilityExecute preventive maintenance on automated production lines to prevent unplanned downtimeRespond to equipment stops, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsWhy This RoleThis is a hands-on position working with PLC-driven systems, robotics, and advanced material handling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It is not basic maintenance—you’ll collaborate daily with engineers and seasoned technicians to optimize and elevate system performance as our client expands operations.What You BringStrong PLC troubleshooting abilities, plus experience programming and modifying PLC logicComfort working in automated manufacturing settings (beyond general maintenance)Ability to interpret and apply electrical schematics and expert electrical schematic readingSolid troubleshooting methodology for complex industrial automation equipmentKnowledge of single- and three-phase power distributionHands-on with 120/208/240/480 VAC systems and high-voltage practicesIndustrial robot programming exposure (path edits, IO, recovery)SCADA familiarity for monitoring, alarms, and data collectionExperience with industrial electrical systems and diagnostics (including heavy equipment)Background in industrial/manufacturing engineering principlesExposure to highly regulated manufacturing such as aerospace is a plusMachines & Technologies You’ll UseVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, MitsubishiVision systems for inspection and guidanceServo motors and motion controlIndustrial robots: KUKA, Fanuc, ABB #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics