Industrial Controls & Automation Technician

ASSA ABLOY

Mason City (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D

401(k) with company contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Career Development

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY in Mason City, IA, is seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical controls and automation systems across manufacturing and facility operations.

This on-site role requires 3–5 years of experience with PLC systems, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley software, and instrumentation. You will diagnose issues, reduce downtime, and contribute to safer, more reliable equipment.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical, mechanical, controls, or automated manufacturing equipment.
Strong working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment used in manufacturing, process, or material handling applications.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC systems and industrial control circuits.
Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation programming and diagnostic software.
Experience with Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives, motor controls, and reduced-voltage starters.
Experience installing and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and sensing devices, including proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, thermocouples, and pressure transducers.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
Experience with equipment commissioning, controls integration, calibration, troubleshooting, or automation-related projects.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical controls and automation systems throughout the facility.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled production equipment and automated systems to minimize downtime.
Monitor control systems and identify equipment operating outside parameters.
Diagnose and repair controls-related equipment failures safely with minimal downtime.
Maintain PLC programs, drawings, backups, and technical records.
Collaborate with vendors and contractors on equipment installations and upgrades.