Automation & Controls Lead — 24/7 Manufacturing

Pittsburgh Glass Works

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) company match

EAP

Life and disability benefits

On-site gym

PPE provided

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Vitro is seeking an Automation & Controls Technologist for our 24/7 glass manufacturing environment. This hands-on role troubleshoots, maintains, and improves plant automation and process-control systems, partnering with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams.

You will lead or support automation upgrades, provide on-call support, and train Instrumentation Technicians and other personnel.

Qualifications

Associate degree or technical training in automation or related field.
3-5 years in industrial automation or related manufacturing experience preferred.
PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
Experience with Rockwell/AB and/or Modicon platforms preferred.
VFDs, instrumentation, and process-control systems familiarity.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Leadership or team-lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify PLC-based control systems, including Rockwell/AB and/or Modicon platforms.
Diagnose and troubleshoot automation, electrical controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and related process-control systems.
Analyze equipment and process performance and recommend practical controls and automation improvements.
Assist with integration of new equipment and automation technologies into existing plant control systems.
Lead or support installation, testing, commissioning, and debugging of new and modified production equipment.
Perform PLC programming changes and controls modifications to support reliability and production requirements.
Provide hands-on technical support for equipment, automation, instrumentation, and controls.
Work with vendors, contractors, Plant Engineering and Corporate Engineering to support modifications and implementations.
Lead and/or support automation upgrades and process-improvement initiatives.
Maintain controls documentation and provide technical training to Instrumentation Technicians and other plant personnel.
Stay current with automation technology and best practices to support stable operations.
Support safety, environmental, quality, and continuous-improvement requirements.