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MaintenancePLCTechnician
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“Maintenance PLC Technician. Skills: PLCs, HMIs, troubleshooting, electrical schematics. Maintain PLCs. Program PLCs”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure consistent production performance; meeting production goals; operational excellence
Industry & Context.
hands-on problem solving; problem-solving skills; analytical skills; decision-making skills
flexibility to support other shifts as needed, Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, identify potential hazards, Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal safety protocols
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate degree or trade school certification in controls, electronics, or a related field, 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience with both electrical and mechanical systems, Journeyman’s card or equivalent electrical certification, PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or ELAU), Electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors (480V), Understanding of industrial network protocols and process control systems, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team, Knowledge of industry safe practices and procedures
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field, Experience in consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic manufacturing, Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, ISO), technical expertise in high-speed mixing and packaging equipment
What You'll Do.
Maintain servo drives
Troubleshoot servo drives
Maintain vision systems
Program vision systems
Troubleshoot vision systems
Troubleshoot encoders
Modify PLC/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
Interface with cross-functional teams
Document work processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface daily with cross-functional teams, including quality, engineering, production, and technical services; work independently or as part of a team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Effective communication across all levels of an organization
Process & Methodology
report progress on projects
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) Role Overview We are hiring an experienced Automation & Controls Technician to support maintenance and reliability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving automated equipment and control systems to ensure consistent production performance. This role is ideal for someone with strong PLC and electrical experience who enjoys hands-on problem solving and optimizing industrial systems. ## 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, electronics, or a related field 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience with both electrical and mechanical systems J
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