Automation Controls Technician – Manufacturing

Boulder Connect; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect seeks a skilled Controls Technician to support the safe, reliable operation of automated window and door production lines. The role involves diagnosing PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs to maintain optimal machine performance and minimize downtime.

The position emphasizes collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to continuously improve equipment efficiency in a safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong focus on safety and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable operation of automated manufacturing equipment for window and door production.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Assist in improving equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams in a safety-focused environment.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

HMI Troubleshooting

VFDs

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Aptitude

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SCADA/HMI systems

Job description

Role:

Controls Technician

• Support the safe and reliable operation of automated manufacturing equipment for window and door production.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Assist in improving equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable operation of automated manufacturing equipment for window and door production.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Assist in improving equipment performance and operational efficiency.