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/Dental/Vision

Vacation + PTO

Parental leave

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite gym

Store discounts

Quarterly incentive bonus

Job summary

Nutek Disposables Company in McElhattan, PA seeks a Controls Technician to troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems for production and utility equipment on a 12-hour overnight shift (6:45 pm–7:00 am). The role ensures high reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma with an associate’s in mechatronics or related fields and 1–3 years of industrial controls experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with an associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related fields.
• 1–3 years of industrial controls experience preferred.
• Mechatronics, electrical technology, robotics or automation background.
• Familiarity with electrical theory and three-/single-phase power.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and installs PLCs, HMIs, and process controls.
• Diagnoses equipment issues using schematics and test equipment.
• Performs electrical preventive maintenance to keep equipment like new.
• Collaborates with production to resolve problems and support projects.
• Adheres to safety rules and participates in continuous improvement.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Process instrumentation

Robotics

Servo drives

Machine vision

Power distribution

Electrical schematics

Control networking

Education

High School Diploma with associate’s degree in Mechatronics

Electrical Technology

Robotics and Automation

Electrical Maintenance

Electro-Mechanical Technology

Controls Technology

Tools

Electrical multimeter

PLC software

SCADA

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 annualBenefits:Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, effective immediatelyUp to 3 weeks’ vacation after 2 months + PTOParental Leave- 6 weeks 100% paidCompany Matched Dependent Care10 Paid HolidaysQuarterly Incentive BonusCompany Store Discounts401k plus company match up to 4%Tuition ReimbursementOnsite GymOnly 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 networkingInterface with PLC/HMI program to diagnose equipment issuesRead and use electrical schematics and electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment issuesPerforms electrical preventative maintenance to maintain like new equipment conditionWorks closely with the production and support disciplines to identify and resolve problemsAssists with department projects and equipment installations as necessaryOwns personal safety and is expected to follow all electrical safety rules and guidelinesPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications/ education and experience requirements:High School Diploma with associate’s degree in the following or related disciplines:MechatronicsElectrical TechnologyRobotics and AutomationElectrical MaintenanceElectro-Mechanical TechnologyControls Technology1-3 years of Industrial Controls experience (preferred)Skill requirements:Electrical KnowledgeFundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operationFundamental knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC powerFamiliar with NEC and standard wiring practicesAbility to utilize and interpret an electrical multimeterSoftware KnowledgeFundamental knowledge of PLC hardware and softwareAbility to read and interpret PLC ladder logicFundamental knowledge of servo motion control (preferred)Microsoft Office SuitePersonal SkillsSafety oriented mindsetStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a teamStrong analytical skills.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.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.