Industrial Automation & Controls Specialist

Vitro Flat Glass/Architectural

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with 회사

Job summary

Vitro Flat Glass/Architectural is seeking an Automation & Controls Technologist to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve plant automation in a 24/7 glass manufacturing environment. The role works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other plant personnel to maintain reliable controls systems and resolve equipment issues.

The position requires hands-on PLC work (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Modicon), VFDs, instrumentation, and a proven ability to lead or mentor

Qualifications

Associate degree, technical degree, or formal training in Automation, Electrical/Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, Instrumentation, or a related field.
Three to five years of industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, electrical, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and/or Modicon platforms preferred.
Experience with VFDs, industrial instrumentation, automated equipment, and process-control systems preferred.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or demonstrated technical team-lead experience preferred, including experience directing the work of instrumentation, controls, electrical, or other technical personnel.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify PLC-based control systems, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and/or Modicon platforms.
Diagnose and troubleshoot automation, electrical controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and related process-control systems.
Analyze equipment and process performance and recommend practical controls and automation improvements that improve reliability, quality, yield, safety, and productivity.
Assist with integration of new equipment and automation technologies into existing plant control systems.
Lead or support installation, testing, commissioning, and debugging of new and modified production equipment.
Perform PLC programming changes and controls modifications necessary to support equipment reliability, production requirements, and approved process improvements.
Provide hands-on technical support for equipment, automation, instrumentation, and controls issues throughout the plant.
Work with equipment manufacturers, vendors, contractors, Plant Engineering, and Corporate Engineering to support equipment modifications, troubleshooting, and implementation.
Lead and/or support assigned automation upgrades, capital projects, and process-improvement initiatives within assigned scope.
Maintain controls documentation and provide technical training and knowledge transfer to Instrumentation Technicians, Maintenance, Operations, Shift Managers, and other plant personnel.
Stay current with automation technology and industrial-controls best practices and recommend improvements that support stable, efficient operations.
Support plant safety, environmental, quality, housekeeping, and continuous-improvement requirements.
Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to the plant's Instrumentation Technicians, including assigning and prioritizing work, providing technical direction and coaching, monitoring performance and work quality, supporting employee development, and coordinating resources based on plant operational needs.
Provide on-call and in-person technical support as needed to support the plant's 24/7 manufacturing operation, including responding to critical equipment, automation, instrumentation, and controls issues outside of normal working hours. Must be able to report to the facility when operational or technical needs require on-site support.