Automation Controls Technician — PLC & Retrofit Expert

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Indiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician to install, calibrate and maintain automated industrial machinery. The role emphasizes rapid response to problems, retrofit installation, and ongoing process automation development.

You will test and troubleshoot equipment, monitor compliance with quality and safety standards, and provide 24/7 support for critical systems across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program.
• 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience with programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.
• Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good written and verbal communication and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes.
• Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems.
• Supports start-up activities and create/maintain automation processes.
• Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and ensuring instruments meet quality standards and safety regulations.
• Available for support calls 24/7.
• Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Excellent dexterity

Technical Capacity

Analytical

Accountability

Education

Two-year degree or technical certificate

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician to install, calibrate and maintain automated industrial machinery. The role emphasizes rapid response to problems, retrofit installation, and ongoing process automation development.

You will test and troubleshoot equipment, monitor compliance with quality and safety standards, and provide 24/7 support for critical systems across manufacturing lines.