Lead Automation & Controls Technician
VITRO
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Job summary
Vitro in Fresno, CA is seeking an Automation and Controls Technologist to troubleshoot, maintain, and modify PLC-based control systems within a 24/7 glass manufacturing environment. You will support Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Modicon platforms and collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other plant personnel to ensure reliable controls.
The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, equipment upgrades, and phased project work, including mentoring Instrumentation
Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in Automation, Electrical/Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, Instrumentation, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Three to five years of industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, electrical, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
- Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
- Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and/or Modicon platforms preferred.
- Experience with VFDs, industrial instrumentation, automated equipment, and process-control systems preferred.
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Previous leadership or technical team-lead experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify PLC-based control systems including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and/or Modicon platforms.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot automation, electrical controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and related process-control systems.
- Lead or support installation, testing, commissioning, and debugging of new and modified production equipment.
- Provide hands-on technical support for equipment, automation, instrumentation, and controls issues throughout the plant.
- Stay current with automation technology and best practices and recommend improvements.
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Job description
Vitro in Fresno, CA is seeking an Automation and Controls Technologist to troubleshoot, maintain, and modify PLC-based control systems within a 24/7 glass manufacturing environment. You will support Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Modicon platforms and collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other plant personnel to ensure reliable controls.
The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, equipment upgrades, and phased project work, including mentoring Instrumentation
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