0514 - Controls/Automation Technician

Crafted Staff; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafted Staff in McElhattan, PA seeks a Controls / Automation Technician to support production by troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing control systems for safe operation and high line reliability. This hands-on role suits an electrical technician with automation experience, night shift availability (7:00 pm–7:00 am), and a direct-hire path in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Electronics and 3+ years of industrial experience; PLC and HMI

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of industrial experience.
• Proficiency with PCs, controls programming software, and office apps.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory and operation principles.
• Knowledge of controller-based hardware and software systems.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and calibrate electrical sensors.
• Troubleshoot, repair, commission electrical control devices (drives, servos, motors).
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI hardware; manage I/O and networks.
• Diagnose system issues with PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems.
• Make minor PLC/HMI/servo program changes to aid troubleshooting.
• Perform wiring and programming changes on production equipment as needed.
• Provide electrical preventive maintenance and support engineers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/HMI programming

Sensors and actuators

Wiring and diagnostics

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Tools

PanelView

FactoryTalk View

PLC hardware

Job description

Controls / Automation Technician

McElhattan, PA | Full-Time Direct hire

Night Shift- 7:00 pm-7:00 am, 2/2/3 schedule

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential.

Purpose of the Role-Controls / Automation Technician:

Our client is seeking a Controls / Automation Technician to support production and utility equipment by troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing control systems. This role is critical to ensure safe operation, high reliability, and consistent line performance across manufacturing operations.

This position is well-suited for a hands-on technician with a strong electrical background who enjoys working with automation systems in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities-Controls / Automation Technician:

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA and company safety standards, using required PPE at all times
• Identify and report electrical hazards and take immediate corrective action when needed
• Demonstrate a working understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Controls & Electrical Systems-Controls / Automation Technician

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and calibrate electrical sensors, including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, pressure, temperature, weight, and position sensors
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and commission electrical control devices, including:
• AC and DC drives
• Servo controllers
• Motors, breakers, contactors, solenoids
• Power supplies and indicator lights
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and commission PLC and HMI hardware, including:
• PLC processors
• Discrete and analog I/O
• Power supplies and network adapters
• Distributed I/O systems
• Operator interfaces (PanelView, PC-based interfaces, message displays such as FactoryTalk View)

Automation & Diagnostics-Controls / Automation Technician

• Diagnose system issues using laptops connected to PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems
• Utilize electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools
• Make minor program changes to PLC logic, HMI programs, and servo controller logic (with guidance) to support troubleshooting and repairs
• Perform wiring and programming changes on production equipment as required

Maintenance & Continuous Support-Controls / Automation Technician

• Perform scheduled electrical preventive maintenance
• Support Production, Maintenance, Process, and Project Engineers with daily priorities and special projects
• Assist with equipment installations and improvement projects as needed
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with team members
• Attend company-provided training sessions when applicable
• Maintain a clean, organized work area

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent Required
• 3 + years of industrial experience
• Proficiency with personal computers, including:
• Controls programming software
• Email, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
• Working knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation
• Knowledge of controller-based hardware and software systems
• Understanding of product specifications, quality requirements, production goals, efficiency, and waste
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to operate production equipment with assistance
• Ability to make quick, accurate electrical repairs and program changes
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Night Shift-7pm-7am, 2/2/3 schedule?
• Do you have working experience with PLC and HMI hardware? If so, how many years?
• Do you have working experience with electrical sensors? If so, how many years?
• Do you have working experience with electrical control devices (AC/DC drives, Servos, Motors, Breakers)? If so, how many years?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)