Automation Controls Technician: Panel & PLC Programmer

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co; 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 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.