Electrical and Controls Technician

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K and profit sharing

Leadership training and development

Job summary

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation in Shelbyville, KY is seeking an Electrical and Controls Technician to install, program, and maintain automated controls on the factory floor. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, motors, servos, robotics, and related equipment to keep manufacturing moving efficiently while ensuring safety and reliability.

This hands-on role requires an associate degree and practical PLC experience, with opportunities for growth to Technician II and Engineer roles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience is essential.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA and automation systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, program, and maintain control systems including PLCs, HMIs, motors, servos, robots, and related automation equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and control-system issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on control equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Document system modifications, maintenance work, and SOPs.
• Train employees on control-system operation and best practices.
• Support development of project specifications and timelines.
• Maintain compliance with safety requirements and industry standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLC platforms

HMI/SCADA systems

EtherNet/IP, Modbus, EtherCAT

PowerFlex drives

Kinetix / Indramat

Beckhoff PLCs (preferred)

Motoman robotics (preferred)

Ignition MES (preferred)

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Shelbyville, KY, US 1 Attachments

Seeking 2 nd Shift engineering technicians to support the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical controls and automation systems - based out of our Jeffersonville, IN plant. Ideal candidates will enjoy solving technical issues and working with team members in a manufacturing setting.

Electrical and Controls Technician

Build the Automation Systems That Keep Manufacturing Moving

Roll Forming Corporation is seeking a hands-on Electrical and Controls Technician to join our Corporate Engineering team. In this role, you will install, maintain, program, and troubleshoot electrical controls and automation systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. You will work directly on the production floor with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, motors, servos, robotics, and related technologies while partnering with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

What You’ll Do

• Install, configure, program, and maintain control systems, including PLCs, HMI software, motors, servos, robots, and related automation equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and control-system issues to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on control equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Document system modifications, maintenance work, and standard operating procedures.
• Train employees on control-system operation and best practices.
• Support the development of project specifications and timelines.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety requirements and industry standards.

What You Bring

• An associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field.
• Experience as a controls technician or in a similar manufacturing role.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms.
• Experience with robotics, automation, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial network protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and EtherCAT.
• Knowledge of motor-control drives and motion systems, including PowerFlex, Kinetix, or Indramat.
• Understanding of electrical safety devices, redundant wiring, test pulses, and lockable switches.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new software tools.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of Beckhoff PLCs, Indramat systems, Motoman robotics, or Ignition MES software is a strong plus.

Why Join Us?

• Career growth opportunities, including progression to Technician II and Engineer roles.
• Tuition-reimbursement and certification opportunities.
• Leadership development and involvement in special projects.
• A collaborative role with direct impact on manufacturing performance and continuous improvement.
• Work location: Onsite in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
• Travel: Generally not required; occasional travel for training or projects may be necessary, up to 10%.
• Physical demands: Regular standing and use of hands; frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional climbing or balancing. Must be able to regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment: Manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to moving mechanical equipment, fumes or airborne particles, and elevated noise levels.

Eligibility Requirement

Due to export-control requirements, candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR regulations, including a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by applicable law.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your controls expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safe manufacturing to Roll Forming Corporation.

Schedule:

• After successful conclusion of training the hours will be 2nd shift Monday - Friday 3pm to 11:30pm with overtime as needed.

See attached job description for further details.

Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus.
• Leadership training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.

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