Automation Controls Technician — PLC/HMI Expert

Saft America, Inc.

Valdese (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare
401K
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Tuition reimbursement
Short-term Disability

Job summary

Saft America, Inc. is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain production equipment on the factory floor in Valdese, NC.

The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, calibration, and programming of PLCs, HMIs, and servo drives, with collaboration across engineering and maintenance teams. Ideal candidates offer an Associate degree in Electronics and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, AutoCAD drawings, and robotics systems, all within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

  • Perform hands-on complex repairs/adjustments.
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment with older controls and install new controls.
  • Back up and store PLC programs.
  • Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot PLC and repair automation equipment and electromechanical systems.
  • Program HMI panels and Siemens/Allen Bradley devices where applicable.
  • Set up and program Servo Drives and related motion controllers.
  • Follow safety policies and collaborate with engineering on projects.

Skills

PLC programming
Electrical troubleshooting
HMI integration
Read schematics
Calibrations
Safety compliance
Robotics knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD
Allen Bradley
Servo drives

Job description

Saft America, Inc. is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain production equipment on the factory floor in Valdese, NC.

The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, calibration, and programming of PLCs, HMIs, and servo drives, with collaboration across engineering and maintenance teams. Ideal candidates offer an Associate degree in Electronics and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, AutoCAD drawings, and robotics systems, all within a safety-conscious environment.

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