Instrument & Controls Technician – PLC & Automation

Guardian Industries

Corsicana (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Guardian Glass in Corsicana, TX is seeking an Instrument and Controls Technician to maintain automated float glass production lines, troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will start up and shut down equipment, monitor process parameters, perform preventive maintenance, train junior operators, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while adhering to lockout/tagout policies.

Qualifications

Degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Controls discipline.
2+ years of electrical/electronic/controls troubleshooting in manufacturing or military.
Experience reading electrical schematics/blueprints.
Experience using electrical test devices (ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters).
Experience with PLC systems, including ladder logic.
Computer skills in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (melting, forming, annealing, cutting, edging, washing, packaging).
Start up and shut down equipment; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
Monitor process parameters and adjust controls to maintain specs and throughput.
Inspect glass for defects; notify quality/engineering as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance and electrical/ mechanical troubleshooting; coordinate repairs.
Execute reliability activities and report abnormal trends.
Contribute to continuous improvement (root cause analysis, Kaizen, SPC, OEE).
Maintain production/maintenance/quality records (shift logs, downtime).
Ensure safety and regulatory policies; use PPE; follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Train and mentor junior operators; participate in handovers.