Industrial Controls & Automation Technician (PLC/Motion)

Freedom Munitions, Llc; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Munitions, Llc in Lewiston, ID is seeking an Industrial Controls / Automation Technician to support and upgrade our production equipment. The role focuses on Allen-Bradley PLC programming, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix servo systems.

You will work on new equipment and upgrades, wire control panels, and troubleshoot directly on the floor. Collaboration with the Electrical Department, maintenance, and engineering helps reduce downtime and enable automation upgrades.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of related experience preferred.
• 2-year degree or technical school graduation.
• Hands-on role requiring attention to detail and good judgment.
• Access to confidential information must be protected.

Responsibilities

• Programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800).
• Building, modifying, and troubleshooting HMI screens (PanelView/FactoryTalk).
• Setting up PowerFlex drives and Kinetix servo systems.
• Wiring and building control panels and back panels; running field wiring.
• Collaborating with Electrical, Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

2-year degree or technical school

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

CCW

RSLinx

PowerFlex drives

Kinetix servo systems

Job description

Freedom Munitions, Llc in Lewiston, ID is seeking an Industrial Controls / Automation Technician to support and upgrade our production equipment. The role focuses on Allen-Bradley PLC programming, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix servo systems.

You will work on new equipment and upgrades, wire control panels, and troubleshoot directly on the floor. Collaboration with the Electrical Department, maintenance, and engineering helps reduce downtime and enable automation upgrades.