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Controls Engineer - Automation Machinery

$35 - $40 per hour

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Job Description

Job Description


Field Service Technician – $35–$40/hr + OT, Per Diem, Paid Travel & Full Benefits

Looking for a career that offers work/life balance, stability, and growth in a company with a family-oriented culture? We’re seeking experienced Field Service Technicians with strong PLC experience to join our team and advance their careers with specialized training and certifications. This role involves extended travel up to 90% to customer sites.

 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

  • Competitive pay: $35–$40/hr with overtime
  • Per diem and paid travel
  • Full benefits package
  • Comprehensive training and career development
  • Opportunity to gain specialized certifications, including PLC programming

 

What You Bring:

  • 3+ years of field service experience
  • Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs , including troubleshooting and programming
  • Background in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electronic and electromechanical devices
  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 90%)

 

About the Company:

We provide service for automation equipment across multiple industries, keeping production lines running efficiently and reliably.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Travel extensively to customer sites to perform PLC programming, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and calibration on automation and packaging equipment
  • Train customers on machine operation, PLC programs, and software
  • Troubleshoot electronic, electromechanical, and PLC-controlled systems using schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Join a company where your work is valued, your skills grow, and long-term career development is supported

 

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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