Automation Controls Technician

Carlisle Construction Materials; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety gear provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a controls technician to maintain and improve the reliability of automated production equipment. The role requires troubleshooting to minimize interruptions and a strong electrical aptitude with comfort using industrial controls software.

Responsibilities include leading electricians on shift, configuring HMIs/PLCs, supporting preventive maintenance, and collaborating with controls engineering on projects.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring and programming PLCs and control devices.
• Familiarity with HMIs, VFDs, and sensors in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and ladder logic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical/automation troubleshooting on shift and assist others.
• Install, configure, maintain, or replace control devices (HMIs, VFDs, PLCs).
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment start-ups.
• Calibrate electrical control components as needed.
• Collaborate with controls engineering on projects.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Document data from maintenance work orders and CMMS.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

GE/Emerson PLCs

HMI/SCADA diagnostics

PLC programming (ladder logic)

Electrical safety NEC

PCs & networking

Electrical instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED and technical schooling

5+ years industrial controls experience

Technical military certifications considered

Tools

CMMS

SAP

MS Office suite

Industrial software tools

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a controls technician to maintain and improve the reliability of automated production equipment. The role requires troubleshooting to minimize interruptions and a strong electrical aptitude with comfort using industrial controls software.

Responsibilities include leading electricians on shift, configuring HMIs/PLCs, supporting preventive maintenance, and collaborating with controls engineering on projects.