Industrial Control & PLC Technician — Hands-on Automation

Lignetics, INC.; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating HOL

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short term & long-term

401(k) with employer match

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. in Shelton, WA seeks a Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician to diagnose, repair and optimize field instrumentation, electrical and control systems on heavy duty equipment.

The ideal candidate will read schematics, work with Allen Bradley drives, RS-Logix, and CMMS data, collaborate in a team or solo, adhere to safety codes, and communicate clearly. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Technical program in PLC/industrial controls or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman or apprenticeship preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair/replace field instrumentation, electrical and control components.
• Diagnose issues with machines using PLCs.
• Basic improvements using site programming software for PLCs and OISs.
• Recommend replacement frequencies for electrical and control components for the CMMS.
• Work as a team member or alone to complete projects.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Make decisions based on technical documents.
• Servicing motor controls and electrical distribution equipment.
• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints.
• Conducting electronic inspections and tests.
• Grounding electrical systems.
• Performing electrical work on environmental regulating systems, pumps and industrial lighting systems.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing heavy duty equipment and industrial communications systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical components.
• Working with programmable logic/automation controls
• Familiar with RS-logic software.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting Allen Bradley drives.

Skills

Technical reading

PLC knowledge

Industrial controls

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Technical PLC/industrial controls program

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman/apprenticeship preferred

Tools

RS-Logix software

Allen Bradley drives

Job description

Lignetics, INC. in Shelton, WA seeks a Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician to diagnose, repair and optimize field instrumentation, electrical and control systems on heavy duty equipment.

The ideal candidate will read schematics, work with Allen Bradley drives, RS-Logix, and CMMS data, collaborate in a team or solo, adhere to safety codes, and communicate clearly. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to plant reliability.