Automation Controls Technician - Pella, IA

Pella Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Automation professional to join a technical engineering team focused on development, implementation, and support of manufacturing equipment built internally or externally.

This role will support electrical and mechanical troubleshooting across all Pella locations and contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and reliability of systems.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Formal technical training is preferred.
• PLC programming experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Wire and program systems for equipment/machines.
• Support and implementation of controls for new and existing machines or processes.

Skills

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Hydraulics / Pneumatics

Welding

Read blueprints

Communication skills

Programming

Time management

Education

Formal Technical training

Manufacturing experience

PLC programming experience

Tools

RSLogix

RSView

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Advanced Manufacturing Automation will be a member of a highly technical engineering team focused on the development, implementation, and support of manufacturing equipment built internally or externally. This position will be expected to support both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting at all Pella locations. This position will be expected to support and develop advanced technical team members at all Pella locations.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

Pass pre-work ability screen

High school diploma or equivalency

Pass pre-employment tests

Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ENVIRONMENT:

Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

Season high temperatures and humidity

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures

Regular/dependable attendance required

Flexibility of work hours including overtime

Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines

Excellent working knowledge of tools, mechanical drives/systems, electrical/hydraulic systems, and programmable controllers

Provide support for Continuous Improvement activities

Wire and program systems for equipment/machines

Support and implementation of controls for new and/or existing machines or processes using a variety of hardware components which include PLC’s, HMI’s, CNC’s, PC’s, Robotics, motion controllers, and standard industrial controls.

Promotes safety through design and actions

Applies advanced computers skills such as AutoCAD, RSLogix, RSView, & Microsoft Office.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to rotate to other positions as needed

Participate in Kaizen events and other activities as assigned

Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing experience is preferred

Formal Technical training preferred

PLC programing experience is required

Job related experience is required

SKILLS: (skills are required prior to entry into the position)

Able to work with minimal supervision

Excellent written and oral communication

Read and interpret blueprints

Accuracy and attention to detail

Proficient mechanical and math aptitude

Time management

Ability to work with internal and external customers

Presentation/training

Programming

REQUIRED CLASSES

Class Base Progression

AutoCAD X X

Hydraulics / Pneumatics X X

Welding X X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products

Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products

Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks

Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products

Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products

Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products

Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift

Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day

Job Info

• Job Identification 252502
• Job Category Operations - MES - PEOPS
• Posting Date 07/16/2026, 04:04 PM
• Job Schedule Full time