Automation and Controls Technician - Night Shift

Automation & Controls Technician

Marvin Composites is hiring an Automation & Controls Technician on our weekend shift, at the Fargo, ND location. This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys being hands-on with equipment and applying automation skills directly on the plant floor. The primary focus of this role will be on automation and automatic controls related troubleshooting, repairs and day-to-day operational support. A secondary focus includes supporting controls related equipment improvement and upgrade projects, such as equipment upgrades, improvements, program changes and improvements, upgrading or improving control panel wiring, and creating or updating schematics.

In this role, you'll work closely with Maintenance Technicians, Automation & Controls Technicians, Engineers, and Operations, responding to floor calls, resolving automation and controls issues, and ensuring equipment reliability. If you enjoy diagnosing problems in real time and using your knowledge of control systems to help keep production running, this could be a great fit.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 PM 6:45 AM

Pay: $29.00-38.00/hour (based on experience) + 20% Night Shift Premium

Highlights of your role

• Provide troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance support for PLC-controlled automation and control systems
• Diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components
• Perform timely machine wiring, sensor replacement, control panel troubleshooting support
• Utilize maintenance systems to document repair requests, track issues, and support preventive maintenance activities.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to support safe and efficient production

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Two-year technical degree preferred, such as Mechatronics, Industrial technology, or a related field
• Three or more years of relevant experience with industrial automation or control systems may substitute for a degree
• PLC programming experience or education preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout various department levels

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

Marvin Composites produces custom fiberglass components used in many of the premium windows and doors manufactured by Marvin, a family-owned and -led company. Marvin Composites currently has fiberglass production facilities in Fargo, North Dakota and Salem, Virginia. Our 300+ associates enjoy our better living approach to benefits, which support you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

A few unique offerings include: $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy, Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun), $$ annual profit sharing get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success, Giving at Marvin join coordinated volunteer opportunities, Brighter Days Fund financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship

The partnership between the fiberglass manufacturer and Marvin began more than 30-years ago, with the Marvin Composites name officially being introduced in 2022.

Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America Marvin's portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, and TruStile Doors. Apply today and join an industry-leading company proud to take the Marvin name.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Compensation: $29-37 per hour