Automation Controls Technician: PLC, HMI & Panel Builder

Paycom - ATS; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire Equipment is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to design and build control panels and program PLCs/HMIs for production lines in Kings Mountain, NC. You will maintain automated machinery, perform wiring, and diagnose issues across electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

The role emphasizes strong programming knowledge, leadership potential, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High level programming knowledge and experience required.
• Two-year technical degree required; four-year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Must possess critical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work changing shift schedules and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build custom panels for production use.
• Program and maintain automated machines (PLC, HMI, servos, VFDs).
• Perform wiring and diagnostics on electrical components.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues across plant equipment.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Two-year technical degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Servo drives

Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Job description

Buckeye Fire Equipment is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to design and build control panels and program PLCs/HMIs for production lines in Kings Mountain, NC. You will maintain automated machinery, perform wiring, and diagnose issues across electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

The role emphasizes strong programming knowledge, leadership potential, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing shifts, including weekends.