Automation Controls Technician

Buckeye Fire Equipment; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire Equipment Co in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to design and build custom control panels, program A-B PLCs and HMIs, and maintain automated equipment. The role requires strong programming knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced plant with changing shift schedules and weekend work. Buckeye promotes equal employment opportunity across all terms and conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• A two-year technical degree is required; a four-year degree is preferred.
• Strong programming knowledge is required.
• Excellent communication and project management skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire custom control panels for production use.
• Program and maintain automated machines using PLCs and HMIs.
• Diagnose, replace, and repair faulty electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical components.
• Perform machine and control panel wiring and routine maintenance throughout the plant.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Two-year technical degree

Four-year degree preferred

Job description

Buckeye Fire Equipment company is currently searching for candidates who are looking to advance their career with an innovation-driven company as an Automation Controls Technician.The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for building control panels, A-B PLC and HMI programming, and maintaining automated machines and equipment using their technical skills and knowledge.Essential Functions:Build custom panels designed for and by Buckeye for production use.Program and maintain automated machines utilizing equipment such as programmable controllers, HMI’s, servos, and VFD's.Perform machine and control panel wiring.Diagnose, replace, and repair faulty mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components of machines and equipment throughout the plant.Qualifications:We are looking for candidates with a high level of programming knowledge and experience. This position provides several immediate career path level options, based on experience, and has a strong potential to grow and develop into a leadership role within the team.In addition, the ideal candidate has:A two-year technical degree; prefer four-year degree in related field, or relevant work experience may substitute for degree.Excellent communication and project management skills.Strong leadership skills.Possess critical thinking skills.Possess strong organizational skills.Possess strong time management skills.The ability to multitask.Ability to work in a fast-passed environment.Able to work a changing shift schedule and on weekendsBuckeye Fire Equipment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.