Automation Controls Technician - PLC & Maintenance Expert

Socket.dev; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Specialist Control Technician to manage troubleshooting of PLCs and automation systems across the facility in Huntersville, NC. You will handle electrical and mechanical systems, assist with installations, and coordinate work orders to meet maintenance targets.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, maintaining equipment reliability, and documenting activities in the CMMS. This role involves outdoor site work and strict safety compliance while collaborating with multiple

Qualifications

• Practical experience working with 480V and 208V electrical systems.
• Practical experience troubleshooting and maintaining 24V AC/DC and 120VAC control systems.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining VFDs, three-phase motors, and pumps.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with industrial automation electrical components, including relays, contactors, overloads, switches, and related control devices.
• Experience working with process automation instrumentation, including pressure transducers, flow meters, sensors, and other control devices.
• Experience using CMMS for work orders, preventive maintenance, and prioritizing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assigned work orders through the maintenance management system in a timely and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control panels, automation systems, and related equipment.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks to assistant technicians and cross-functional departments to ensure efficient project execution.
• Plan, manage, and complete automation and maintenance projects within established deadlines.
• Respond promptly to operational support requests via email, phone, text, or other communication channels.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize automation equipment to ensure maximum reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve automation equipment alarms and system faults as quickly as possible to minimize downtime.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to automation systems that enhance performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and project progress within the work order system.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management that support the goals and objectives of the department.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Automated systems

CMMS experience

Electrical safety

Team coordination

Troubleshooting alarms

Documentation

Project planning

Operational support

Mechanical systems

Tools

VFDs

Pumps

Sensors/Transducers

Job description

Socket.dev seeks a Specialist Control Technician to manage troubleshooting of PLCs and automation systems across the facility in Huntersville, NC. You will handle electrical and mechanical systems, assist with installations, and coordinate work orders to meet maintenance targets.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, maintaining equipment reliability, and documenting activities in the CMMS. This role involves outdoor site work and strict safety compliance while collaborating with multiple