Automation & Controls Technician | $50 - 60/hr

TradeWorX; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & vision

401K option

Company-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO earned by hours worked

Overtime available

Job summary

TradeWorX is hiring an experienced Automation & Controls Technician for a long-term opportunity in the Bridgeville, PA area. Join a growing industrial team supporting custom automation projects from system design through startup and commissioning.

This role combines shop and field support, with opportunities to expand PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial controls experience. Benefits include health/dental/vision options, 401K, company-paid life insurance, paid holidays, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation experience required.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with HMI development and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using a multimeter.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Must provide basic electrical hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC systems including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Emerson platforms.
• Develop and configure HMI applications using Red Lion Crimson or similar software.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and project documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot instrumentation, transmitters, sensors, relays, switches, and 4–20mA loops.
• Support startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, industrial networking, and field service activities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical drawings reading

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Emerson platforms

Red Lion HMI

Job description

TradeWorX is hiring an experienced Automation & Controls Technician for a long-term opportunity in the Bridgeville, PA area. Join a growing industrial team supporting custom automation projects from system design through startup and commissioning. This role offers a combination of shop and field support with opportunities to expand your PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial controls experience.Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX):Health coverage optionsDental and vision options401K optionCompany-paid group life insurancePaid holidays after eligibility requirementsPTO earned by hours workedPay & Overtime:$50 - 60hr/hour based on experienceOvertime available based on project workload (40–50+ hours/week)Schedule:Full-TimeMonday–Friday6: 00 AM–2: 30 PM or 7: 00 AM–3: 30 PMJob Duties:Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Emerson platforms.Develop and configure HMI applications using Red Lion Crimson or similar software.Install, commission, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control narratives, and project documentation.Configure and troubleshoot instrumentation, transmitters, sensors, relays, switches, and 4–20mA control loops.Support startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, industrial networking, and field service activities.Requirements:Industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation experience required.Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.Experience with HMI development and industrial communication protocols.Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using a multimeter.Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.Must provide basic electrical hand tools.Ideal Candidate:Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical and control systems.Experience in manufacturing, process automation, or oil & gas environments.Comfortable working independently and with project teams.Safety-focused with strong documentation and communication skills.Interested in long-term career growth in industrial automation.How to Apply:Apply now. Call/text 412-315-5701 or reply with your name, trade, and location.#TradeWorX#WorkWithTheBest#TradeWorX-Pittsburgh