Industrial Control Technician: PLCs & Automation Systems

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, Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance & disability

401(k) with employer match

Lignetics SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Shelton, Washington, is seeking a Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing and improving field instrumentation and control systems, with emphasis on PLCs and motor control equipment.

Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, troubleshooting electrical components, and maintaining heavy duty equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical program majoring in PLC/industrial controls or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman experience or the completion of an apprenticeship program preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair/replace field instrumentation, electrical and control components.
• Diagnose issues with machines using PLCs.
• Servicing motor controls and electrical distribution equipment.
• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical components.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing heavy duty equipment and industrial communications systems.
• Working with programmable logic/automation controls.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting Allen Bradley drives.

Skills

PLC/industrial controls

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Technical PLC/industrial controls program

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman or apprenticeship preferred

Electrical codes knowledge

Strong communication skills

Tools

Allen Bradley drives

RS-logic software

Job description

Lignetics Inc. in Shelton, Washington, is seeking a Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing and improving field instrumentation and control systems, with emphasis on PLCs and motor control equipment.

Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, troubleshooting electrical components, and maintaining heavy duty equipment.