Automation Controls Technician – Day Shift (On-Site)

Owens Corning; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning seeks a Controls Technician in Fort Mill, SC to support automated manufacturing equipment. You will troubleshoot AB PLCs, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with on-site maintenance while documenting changes and ensuring safety compliance.

Responsibilities include ladder logic troubleshooting, RSLogix/Studio 5000 programming, AutoCAD schematics, and root-cause analysis. Strong communication and multi-priority skills are essential for on-call rotations and off-shift hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Allen-Bradley PLC-based control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience diagnosing Allen-Bradley PLC control system issues using ladder logic and FactoryTalk View HMI.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using AutoCAD to create, review, and maintain electrical schematics and control system layouts.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with team members, leadership, vendors, and contractors.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to supporting production and maintenance operations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including off-shift hours as needed.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose AB PLC control system issues using ladder logic and FactoryTalk View HMI.
• Follow change management procedures and develop PLC program modifications using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 software.
• Maintain working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including CompactLogix and ControlLogix processors, I/O modules, and related control systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD to review, create, and maintain electrical schematics and equipment layout drawings.
• Conduct incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and complete required documentation.
• Document control system, equipment, and configuration changes.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial control components including photoeyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, VFDs, linear drives, tachometers, and encoders.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, ladder logic, hardware components (CPUs, backplanes, I/O modules, counters, and devices), and industrial communication networks, including Ethernet.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to maintenance technicians as needed.
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues on the production floor.

Skills

AB PLCs

Ladder logic

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD

Electrical controls

HMI

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

AB CompactLogix/ControlLogix

AutoCAD

Ethernet networks

Job description

Owens Corning seeks a Controls Technician in Fort Mill, SC to support automated manufacturing equipment. You will troubleshoot AB PLCs, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with on-site maintenance while documenting changes and ensuring safety compliance.

Responsibilities include ladder logic troubleshooting, RSLogix/Studio 5000 programming, AutoCAD schematics, and root-cause analysis. Strong communication and multi-priority skills are essential for on-call rotations and off-shift hours.