2nd Shift PLC & Controls Technician – Automation Specialist

Jordan Aluminum Company; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan Aluminum is seeking a Controls Technician to support automation, electrical controls, and instrumentation across our extrusion operations. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting ability, understands the demands of high‑temperature/high‑pressure extrusion processes, and can ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This role is key to maintaining uptime, improving process consistency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance; extrusion or metals manufacturing preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Omron, etc.).
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, especially under production pressure.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automated systems including: extrusion press control systems, billet heaters and furnaces, puller, stretcher, and saw controls, handling system automation, aging ovens, quench systems, and die ovens.
• Diagnose issues with PLCs, HMIs, drive systems, and control circuits.
• Maintain and update PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens or plant‑specific systems).
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain sensors, temperature controls, pressure systems, encoders, and flow instrumentation.
• Inspect and repair electrical components including motor starters, VFDs, relays, and control panels.
• Assist in maintaining accurate electrical prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Document program changes, maintenance actions, and control modifications.
• Support PM/PdM activities to ensure reliability of critical automation components.

Skills

Industrial controls

Automation troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical maintenance

Electrical schematics

HMI systems

VFDs & servo drives

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Omron PLCs

HMI software

VFDs

Job description

Jordan Aluminum is seeking a Controls Technician to support automation, electrical controls, and instrumentation across our extrusion operations. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting ability, understands the demands of high‑temperature/high‑pressure extrusion processes, and can ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This role is key to maintaining uptime, improving process consistency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.