Controls Technician

Mural Industrial; West Virginia; On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Mural Industrial Staffing is seeking a Controls Automation Technician in West Virginia to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of PLC-based automation systems in a production environment.

Candidate should have 1–5 years experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider equipment, and be able to read electrical schematics and operate HMIs such as Wonderware or FactoryTalk View. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical/college degree or equivalent training.
• 1–5 years hands-on experience with industrial PLCs and automation in a production setting.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider automation systems.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & maintain electrical and automation equipment including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and networks.
• System optimization by adjusting control logic and PID loops for better production performance.
• Uphold safety policies including LOTO and arc flash procedures.
• Support commissioning, startup, and debugging of new automation equipment.

Skills

PLC & automation experience

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting & maintenance

Safety compliance (LOTO)

Education

Two-year technical/college degree

Tools

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Job Description

Controls Automation Technician

Pay & Perks

• Pay Rate:$50–$55/hour (depending on experience)
• Per Diem:$120/day for hotel and meals
• Schedule:1st Shift, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Work with a global leader in metals and automation manufacturing
• Hands-on exposure to advanced PLC, HMI, and industrial automation systems

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Controls Technician looking for your next opportunity? Mural Industrial Staffing is hiring a skilled Automation Technician to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of electrical and automation equipment for a global manufacturing leader. This role offers strong pay, daily per diem, and the chance to work hands‑on with advanced PLC‑based control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance:Diagnose and repair electrical and automation‑related equipment failures, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial communication networks (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Profinet).
• System Optimization:Adjust and optimize control logic and PID loops to enhance production performance and product quality.
• Safety Compliance:Champion and uphold all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and arc flash procedures.
• New Equipment:Support the commissioning, startup, and debugging of newly integrated automation equipment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience:Typically 1–5 years of hands‑on experience supporting industrial PLC and automation systems (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider) in a production environment.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting sensors, and configuring HMIs and Wonderware or FactoryTalk View.
• Education:Two-year technical/college degree or equivalent relevant training/military experience.
• Flexibility:Must be willing to work overtime as needed.