Instrumentation & Controls Technician (PLC/HMI)

Penn Color, Inc.; Hatfield Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Color, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician for its Hatfield, PA facility.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, motors, transformers, and 3-phase systems while performing preventive maintenance on production and utility equipment. The role requires 3+ years of electrical/controls experience, detailed calibration work on 4–20 mA loops, and strong safety discipline, including lockout/tagout practices.

Qualifications

• Formal training or 3+ years of experience in electrical, controls, or instrumentation maintenance.
• Proficient with PLCs, HMIs, and related control system equipment.
• Able to read and update P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, motors, transformers, and three-phase electrical systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot flow, temperature, weight, and pressure devices, including 4–20 mA loops and electro-pneumatic controls.
• Interpret and update P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Safety awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/Controls instrumentation training

Tools

PLC/HLT HMIs

Drives

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical test meters

Job description

Penn Color, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician for its Hatfield, PA facility.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, motors, transformers, and 3-phase systems while performing preventive maintenance on production and utility equipment. The role requires 3+ years of electrical/controls experience, detailed calibration work on 4–20 mA loops, and strong safety discipline, including lockout/tagout practices.