Controls Technician

First Quality King of Prussia PA; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

PTO

Parental Leave

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Store Discounts

Quarterly Bonus

15-day Month Schedule

Job summary

First Quality King of Prussia PA in McElhattan, PA is seeking a Controls Technician for a 12-hour overnight shift (6:45 pm 7:00 am) on a 2-week rotating crew. The role troubleshoots and maintains PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, drives, robotics, and control networks to ensure reliability, line performance, and safe operation.

The position offers a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with associate degree in Mechatronics or related field.
• 1ree3 years of industrial controls experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation and drives.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and installs PLCs, HMIs, process instrumentation and drives.
• Diagnoses equipment issues via PLC/HMI programs and schematics.
• Performs electrical preventative maintenance to keep equipment in like-new condition.
• Collaborates with production and support teams to resolve problems.
• Ensures personal safety and follows electrical safety guidelines.

Skills

PLC/Automation

HMI/SCADA

Ladder logic

Servo motion control

Electrical theory

Three/phase & DC power

NEC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma with Associates degree in Mechatronics Electrical Technology Robotics and Automation Electrical Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Technology Controls Technology

Mechatronics/Automation/Electrical Technology

Controls Technology

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical schematics

PLC programming software

Job description

We are seeking a Controls Technician for our Nutek Disposables Company located in McElhattan, PA. This is a 12-hour overnight position (6:45 pm-7 am) on a 2-week rotating crew schedule.

This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining controls components and automation systems for production and associated utility equipment to insure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 annual

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, effective immediately
• Up to 3 weeks’ vacation after 2 months + PTO
• Parental Leave- 6 weeks 100% paid
• Company Matched Dependent Care 10
• Paid Holidays Quarterly Incentive Bonus
• Company Store Discounts
• 401k plus company match up to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Gym Only
• Scheduled to work 15 days a month!

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and installs PLC’s, HMI’s, process instrumentation, machine control systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, machine vision, robotics, power distribution (<600V), and control system networking
• Interface with PLC/HMI program to diagnose equipment issues
• Read and use electrical schematics and electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment issues
• Performs electrical preventative maintenance to maintain like new equipment condition
• Works closely with the production and support disciplines to identify and resolve problems
• Assists with department projects and equipment installations as necessary
• Owns personal safety and is expected to follow all electrical safety rules and guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ education and experience requirements:

• High School Diploma with associate’s degree in the following or related disciplines: Mechatronics Electrical Technology Robotics and Automation Electrical Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Technology Controls Technology
• 1-3 years of Industrial Controls experience (preferred)

Skill requirements:

• Electrical Knowledge Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation
• Fundamental knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC power
• Familiar with NEC and standard wiring practices
• Ability to utilize and interpret an electrical multimeter
• Software Knowledge Fundamental knowledge of PLC hardware and software
• Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic
• Fundamental knowledge of servo motion control (preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Personal Skills Safety oriented mindset Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team Strong analytical skills.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or protected Veteran status.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.