Automation Controls Technician

Accentuate Staffing; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is assisting a well‑established manufacturing company in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to hire an Automation Controls Technician for their food processing plant. This direct hire opportunity involves working in a hands-on industrial environment supporting 24/7 production equipment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PLC and HMI systems, will troubleshoot and optimize automation systems, and will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure safe operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in troubleshooting PLC/HMI control systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Support automation projects including equipment upgrades.
• Program and troubleshoot control systems and HMIs.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI support

Electrical schematics interpretation

Automation system programming

Process control devices maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

SCADA

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is assisting a well‑established manufacturing company who is hiring a Automation Controls Technician to join their team at their food processing plant. This is an excellent direct hire opportunity in a hands‑on, industrial environment supporting 24/7 production equipment. This role is working 1st or 3rd shift, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend overtime as needed during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLC‑controlled manufacturing equipment and automated systems
• Support automation and engineering projects, including equipment upgrades and process improvements
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot control systems, HMIs, instrumentation, and related equipment
• Install, calibrate, and maintain sensors, transmitters, valves, meters, and other process control devices
• Analyze equipment performance and implement solutions to improve reliability and efficiency
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs
• Maintain accurate documentation for system changes, repairs, and projects
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support safe and efficient operations

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Instrumentation, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC/HMI control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, Logix 5000, and industrial automation systems
• Working knowledge of instrumentation, process controls, sensors, transmitters, and closed‑loop control systems
• Experience with SCADA, Ignition, or similar automation software preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment