Electrical Controls Technician II - PLC & Automation

Ultipro; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline seeks a skilled Automation Controls Technician to support daily operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment in Russellville, AR. You will troubleshoot automation, electrical, and control systems and participate in continuous improvement of processes and equipment.

The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, and the ability to modify control logic as needed. You will collaborate with Operations teams, ensure safety, and respond to downtime with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent electronics training completed.
• At least three years of experience with automation and controls equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and at least one other controls platform.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic.
• Understanding of HMI and vision-system programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify electrical and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all facility safety guidelines.
• Provide daily process and technical support to Operations teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, electrical, and control-related issues.
• Support the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Work with plant electrical distribution systems, process control systems, electrical circuits, motors, and drives.
• Diagnose equipment problems, determine causes, and implement necessary repairs, including program modifications.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC platforms from manufacturers such as Allen-Bradley, Bosch Rexroth, and Omron.
• Modify existing control logic and write programming as project requirements dictate.
• Tune, modify, and install new manufacturing equipment.
• Help procure or develop the equipment and process documentation needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Provide ongoing technical support for manufacturing projects and operational improvements.
• Maintain the schedule flexibility needed to respond to equipment downtime or provide backup shift coverage.
• Demonstrate Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC ladder logic

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

ControlLogix

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or two-year electronics training

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Other controls platform

Job description

Rockline seeks a skilled Automation Controls Technician to support daily operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment in Russellville, AR. You will troubleshoot automation, electrical, and control systems and participate in continuous improvement of processes and equipment.

The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, and the ability to modify control logic as needed. You will collaborate with Operations teams, ensure safety, and respond to downtime with