Automation and PLC Test Specialist

$25 - $35 per hour

Express Employment Professionals - Kalispell

Kalispell, MT

Job Description
Job Description
Automation and PLC Test Specialist
Express Employment Professionals – Kalispell, MT (Local Client)
Why This Role
You’re energized by solving complex electrical and mechanical puzzles.
You speak PLC, understand P&IDs, and enjoy making advanced machinery perform flawlessly.
You want your fingerprints on equipment that ships only when it’s safe, compliant, and customer-ready.
Compensation & Schedule
Pay: $25–$35/hour DOE
Schedule: Full-time (day shift – details provided during interview)
What You’ll Own
Run final tests on completed equipment to confirm quality and customer specifications
Configure electrical components, firmware, and communication settings between PCs and industrial devices
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, PLC, and software issues to root cause
Validate safety systems: EPOs, interlocks, and alarms
Teach and calibrate robotic axes for reliable automated operation
Prove out valves, pumps, fluid flow, automation functions, and customer recipes
Execute final quality audits and document outcomes comprehensively
Partner with Engineering and Production; participate in customer inspections and demos
Model safe practices and drive continuous improvement
What You Bring
4+ years building, testing, or troubleshooting electromechanical equipment
Proven electrical and mechanical troubleshooting expertise
Experience with PLC-controlled systems and test execution
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
Experience establishing PC-to-equipment communications
Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel proficiency
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
Preferred: Background in manufacturing or industrial equipment testing
Tools & Platforms
PLC systems and industrial computers
Multimeters and electrical test instruments
General hand tools
Robot teach pendants
Manufacturing/automation equipment
Microsoft Office suite
Qualifications
Technical degree, trade school, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
High School Diploma or GED required
Physical & Work Conditions
Stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs
Bend, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders; perform fine motor tasks
Operate around machinery, electrical systems, and manufacturing equipment
Wear PPE consistently; safety-first environment
Fast-paced production floor with tight deadlines
Occasional travel may be required
Traits for Success
Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
Team-focused communicator with a positive attitude
Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic setting
Committed to safety and continuous improvement
Ready to make precision your signature? Apply today with Express Employment Professionals.
Location: Kalispell, MT
Job ID: 1526
4 Sunset Plaza, Suite 101, Kalispell, MT 59901

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