Automation & Controls Tech - Growth, Bonuses & Benefits

LeoForce; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA options,

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance bonuses up to 6% of wages

Job summary

LeoForce in Lathrop, CA seeks an Automation and Controls Technician to troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, program Allen-Bradley PLCs, and keep HMIs, VFDs, and robotics running smoothly.

You'll work with production and maintenance teams, support automation upgrades, assist with commissioning, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while documenting maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC systems, preferably Allen-Bradley.
• Strong background with HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, sensors, and electrical controls.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and supporting upgrades/commissioning.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance; collaborative teamwork.
• Beckhoff controls, Fanuc robotics, or vision systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Maintain and repair HMIs, VFDs, and robotic equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, wiring, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Support automation upgrades and capital improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment commissioning and startup activities.
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment reliability.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and FDA requirements.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams during troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

HMI operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certifications preferred

Tools

Beckhoff controls

Fanuc robotics

Vision systems

Job description

LeoForce in Lathrop, CA seeks an Automation and Controls Technician to troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, program Allen-Bradley PLCs, and keep HMIs, VFDs, and robotics running smoothly.

You'll work with production and maintenance teams, support automation upgrades, assist with commissioning, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while documenting maintenance activities.