Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician

Lignetics, INC.; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating HOL

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short term & long-term

401(k) with employer match

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. in Shelton, WA seeks a Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician to diagnose, repair and optimize field instrumentation, electrical and control systems on heavy duty equipment.

The ideal candidate will read schematics, work with Allen Bradley drives, RS-Logix, and CMMS data, collaborate in a team or solo, adhere to safety codes, and communicate clearly. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Technical program in PLC/industrial controls or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman or apprenticeship preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair/replace field instrumentation, electrical and control components.
• Diagnose issues with machines using PLCs.
• Basic improvements using site programming software for PLCs and OISs.
• Recommend replacement frequencies for electrical and control components for the CMMS.
• Work as a team member or alone to complete projects.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Make decisions based on technical documents.
• Servicing motor controls and electrical distribution equipment.
• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints.
• Conducting electronic inspections and tests.
• Grounding electrical systems.
• Performing electrical work on environmental regulating systems, pumps and industrial lighting systems.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing heavy duty equipment and industrial communications systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical components.
• Working with programmable logic/automation controls
• Familiar with RS-logic software.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting Allen Bradley drives.

Skills

Technical reading

PLC knowledge

Industrial controls

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Technical PLC/industrial controls program

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman/apprenticeship preferred

Tools

RS-Logix software

Allen Bradley drives

Job description

Description

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician

Salary: $31 - $33/hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Job Description:

Industrial Control Technicians must be able to understand and make decisions based on technical documents, such as blueprints, schematics, or instructions. They must also be motivated to work on their own and as part of a team. Strong communication skills are a necessary part of this position.

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair/replace field instrumentation, electrical and control components.
• Diagnose issues with machines using PLCs
• Basic improvements utilizing the site programming software for PLC’s and OIS’s
• Recommend replacement frequencies for electrical and control components for the CMMS
• Work as a team member or alone to complete projects.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Make decisions based on technical documents.
• Servicing motor controls and electrical distribution equipment
• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints
• Conducting electronic inspections and tests
• Grounding electrical systems
• Performing electrical work on environmental regulating systems, pumps and industrial lighting systems
• Installing, maintaining and repairing heavy duty equipment and industrial communications systems
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical components
• Working with programmable logic/automation controls[4]
• Familiar with RS-logic software.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting Allen Bradley drives.

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician Qualifications/Education:

• Graduate of a technical program majoring in PLC/industrial controls or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman experience or the completion of an apprenticeship program preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc.

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician Benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

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