Industrial Automation Controls Technician: Build & Program PLCs

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company; Kings Mountain (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company seeks an Automation Controls Technician at the Corporate Office in Kings Mountain, NC. You will build control panels and program AB PLCs and HMIs, maintaining automated equipment across the plant.

Responsibilities include wiring, diagnosing faults, and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components. Growth into leadership roles is supported by training and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree required; four-year degree preferred or relevant work experience may substitute.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Build custom panels designed for Buckeye production use.
• Program and maintain automated machines using PLCs and HMIs.
• Perform machine and control panel wiring.
• Diagnose and repair faulty mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components across the plant.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Ability to work weekends

Education

Two-year technical degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AB PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs

Servo motors

Electrical wiring

Job description

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company seeks an Automation Controls Technician at the Corporate Office in Kings Mountain, NC. You will build control panels and program AB PLCs and HMIs, maintaining automated equipment across the plant.

Responsibilities include wiring, diagnosing faults, and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components. Growth into leadership roles is supported by training and a fast-paced environment.