Automation and Controls Technician

Staffmark Group; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company &

Company Match

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring an Automation and Controls Technician in Jacksonville, AR for a direct-hire role. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated production equipment in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with PLCs, electrical controls, and automation, plus strong problem-solving skills and the ability to read electrical schematics and drawings. This is a Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in electronic controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Additional certifications in automation, electrical systems, or PLC programming are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, electrical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, and modify electrical controls, automation systems, and production equipment.
• Work with electrical systems up to 480V, AC/DC motors, motor drives, sensors, relays, and control components.
• Assist with design, fabrication, and implementation of custom automation solutions and process improvements.
• Support preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve operational performance and safety.

Skills

PLC

Electrical controls

Automation systems

Troubleshooting PLCs

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in automation/electronic controls

PLC programming certifications (plus)

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

CompactLogix

RSLinx

FactoryTalk View Studio

PanelBuilder

UltraWare/UltraMaster

Job description

Now hiring for a Automation and Controls Technician - Direct Hire
Location: Jacksonville, AR
Pay Rate: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Join a growing manufacturing team as an Automation Controls Technician and play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving advanced automated production equipment. This position is ideal for experienced industrial maintenance professionals with strong PLC, electrical controls, and automation experience who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and improving equipment reliability.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in electronic controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Additional certifications in automation, electrical systems, or PLC programming are a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Automation Controls Technician, Controls Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or related role.
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems, including RSLogix 500/5000, CompactLogix, RSLinx, RSLinx Enterprise, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Working knowledge of PanelBuilder and UltraWare/UltraMaster preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving PLCs, motor controls, sensors, relays, drives, and automated manufacturing equipment.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, vibration, and varying temperatures.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, electrical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, and modify electrical controls, automation systems, and production equipment.
• Work with electrical systems up to 480V, AC/DC motors, motor drives, sensors, relays, and control components.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, and implementation of custom automation solutions and process improvements.
• Support preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve operational performance and safety.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee and Family Health Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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