Company

Qualdoc Staffing

IndustrialAutomation&ControlsTechnician

$0k+ Henrico, Virginia, United States Direct Hire
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Qualdoc Staffing
Problems you'll solve

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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