Automation Controls Specialist (PLC, HMI & Drives)

Sharon Tube Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist to enhance automation systems and support capital projects across the plant. This on-site role in Wheatland, PA requires strong PLC programming skills, electrical troubleshooting, and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering to optimize automation, specify control devices, and lead or support contractors through start-up and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical/controls in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; able to create/modify drawings.
• Strong PLC programming with Allen Bradley and HMI experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant systems to support safety, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Program PLC and drive solutions for Allen Bradley and Rexroth components.
• Specify and integrate control devices and prepare BOMs, drawings, specs.
• Lead or support contractors during construction, testing, and startup.
• Troubleshoot equipment with maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

AutoCAD

Sensors & Transmitters

VFDs

Job description

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist to enhance automation systems and support capital projects across the plant. This on-site role in Wheatland, PA requires strong PLC programming skills, electrical troubleshooting, and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering to optimize automation, specify control devices, and lead or support contractors through start-up and testing.