Night-Shift Controls Technician (PLC & Electrical)

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO & holidays

Pay-for-performance

Training program

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Texas is seeking a Controls Technician for night shifts to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on diagnosing electrical issues, maintaining PLC-controlled systems, and responding to emergencies.

You will work with 480VAC/120VAC/24VDC, use Rockwell Studio 5000 for basic logic, and follow strict electrical safety protocols. The job emphasizes reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, PLC controls, and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently under pressure and work night/on‑call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical issues on 480VAC/120VAC/24VDC.
• Maintain and repair PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Use Studio 5000 for basic logic and fault analysis.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and follow electrical safety protocols.
• Document work performed and support reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC controls

Rockwell Studio 5000

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial controls

Job description

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What you get to do in Maintenance nights:

The Controls Technician provides after‑hours technical support to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and industrial control systems—particularly PLC‑controlled equipment—during night‑shift operations. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues (480VAC/120VAC/24VDC), resolving problems with PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels, and using Studio 5000 for basic logic and fault analysis. The technician responds to emergency breakdowns, follows strict electrical safety protocols, communicates status updates to operations teams, documents all work performed, and contributes to reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma/GED required; technical training preferred
• Experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, PLC controls, and Rockwell Studio 5000
• Ability to troubleshoot independently under pressure and work night/on‑call shifts
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, VFDs, servos, HMIs, and Ethernet/IP
• Familiarity with LOTO and electrical safe‑work practices
  
  

Key Competencies:

Electrical/controls troubleshooting, problem‑solving, urgency, strong communication, documentation skills, and independence during off‑shift hours.

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
  
  

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