Company
Qualdoc Staffing
IndustrialAutomation&ControlsTechnician
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“Industrial Automation & Controls Technician. Skills: Industrial Automation, Controls Technician, PLC Programming, Electrical Troubleshooting. Maintain PLCs. Program PLCs”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve system performance; Improve system reliability; Maintain efficient production operations
Industry & Context.
Electrical troubleshooting; Control issues troubleshooting; System performance troubleshooting; System reliability troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate degree or trade school certification, 3–5 years manufacturing or production experience, Journeyman’s card or equivalent electrical certification, PLC/HMI programming experience, Electrical troubleshooting experience, Understanding of industrial network protocols, Understanding of process control systems, Problem-solving skills, Analytical skills, Decision-making skills, Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Self-motivated, Reliable, Able to work independently, Able to work as part of a team, Knowledge of industry safe practices, Knowledge of industry procedures
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field, Experience in consumer goods manufacturing, Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Experience in cosmetic manufacturing, Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Familiarity with continuous improvement, Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments, Technical expertise in high-speed mixing equipment, Technical expertise in high-speed packaging equipment
What You'll Do.
Maintain servo drives
Troubleshoot servo drives
Maintain vision systems
Program vision systems
Troubleshoot vision systems
Troubleshoot encoders
Troubleshoot PLC software
Troubleshoot HMI software
Develop industrial networks
Configure industrial networks
Maintain industrial networks
Program safety controllers
Troubleshoot safety controllers
Interpret electrical schematics
Implement modifications
Support commissioning
Support configuration
Support ongoing support
Monitor equipment performance
Optimize operation techniques
Follow lockout/tagout procedures
Identify potential hazards
Ensure compliance with industry standards
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with internal safety protocols
Interface with cross-functional teams
Document work processes
Report progress on projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Production teams; Engineering teams; Quality teams; Technical services teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
## Description Industrial Automation & Controls Technician Location: Henrico, VA Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Day shift (approx. 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM), with flexibility to support other shifts as needed Pay: Starts at $38.00/hour (higher based on experience) Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation & Controls Technician to support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of automated manufacturing systems. This role combines expertise in industrial controls, PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment optimization to help maintain efficient production operations. The successful candidate will have experience supporting automated equipment, diagnosing complex electrical and control issues, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability. ## Primary Responsibilities Maintain, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, vision systems, and encoders Modify, program, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI software (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent) Develop, configure, and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and I/O Link Program and troubleshoot safety controllers to ensure safe interaction between equipment and personnel Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and drawings, implementing modifications as necessary Support installation, commissioning, configuration, and ongoing support of process automation systems Monitor equipment performance, optimize operation techniques, and improve efficiency Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and identify potential hazards Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal safety protocols Interface daily with cross-functional teams, including quality, engineering, production, and technical services Document work processes, create manuals, and report progress on projects ## Minimum Requirements Associate degree or trade school certification in controls, ele
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