Industrial Automation Controls Technician (PLC/HMI)

Universal Corporation

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match
Pension
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision

Job summary

Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to support, troubleshoot, program, and improve automated control systems in the Lancaster Factory Maintenance area.

The role collaborates with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and vendors to ensure reliable equipment performance and safe operations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of PLC programming experience, knowledge of ladder logic, HMIs, VFDs, and the ability to read electrical drawings.

Qualifications

  • Requires PLC programming, ladder logic, HMI, and VFD capabilities.
  • Must read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain PLC systems in factory operations.
  • Support automated equipment like conveyors, presses, and sensors.
  • Diagnose issues to reduce downtime and restore safe operation.
  • Assist with installation, testing, and startup of new equipment.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance staff.

Skills

PLC programming
Ladder logic
HMI systems
VFDs
Electrical schematics
Troubleshooting
Safety/lockout/tagout

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
Siemens
Schneider
HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to support, troubleshoot, program, and improve automated control systems in the Lancaster Factory Maintenance area.

The role collaborates with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and vendors to ensure reliable equipment performance and safe operations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of PLC programming experience, knowledge of ladder logic, HMIs, VFDs, and the ability to read electrical drawings.

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