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Automation and Controls Technician

$28 - $40 per hour

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Now hiring for a Automation and Controls Technician - Direct Hire

Location: Jacksonville, AR

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Join a growing manufacturing team as an Automation Controls Technician and play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving advanced automated production equipment. This position is ideal for experienced industrial maintenance professionals with strong PLC, electrical controls, and automation experience who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and improving equipment reliability.


Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical training in electronic controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
  • Additional certifications in automation, electrical systems, or PLC programming are a plus.
Experience Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Automation Controls Technician, Controls Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or related role.
  • Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems, including RSLogix 500/5000, CompactLogix, RSLinx, RSLinx Enterprise, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
  • Working knowledge of PanelBuilder and UltraWare/UltraMaster preferred.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving PLCs, motor controls, sensors, relays, drives, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Physical Capabilities
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout an 8-hour shift.
  • Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and automated equipment.
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, vibration, and varying temperatures.
Job Duties
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing and production equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve PLC, electrical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
  • Install, maintain, and modify electrical controls, automation systems, and production equipment.
  • Work with electrical systems up to 480V, AC/DC motors, motor drives, sensors, relays, and control components.
  • Assist with the design, fabrication, and implementation of custom automation solutions and process improvements.
  • Support preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve operational performance and safety.
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee and Family Health Coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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