Onsite Automation & Controls Technician

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. seeks a skilled Controls and Automation Technician to join our client’s onsite team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on installing, testing, and maintaining automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors within a manufacturing setting.

The technician will perform routine preventive maintenance, identify root causes of failures, and coordinate with contractors for onsite work while upholding strict safety and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or commercial field environment.
• Ability to perform on-site maintenance and repairs.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a maintenance setting.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated equipment and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and TPM tasks to support production goals.
• Document maintenance, repairs, part replacements, and changes to equipment/software.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders for service tasks.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage onsite work during projects.
• Maintain safe, clean 5S-compliant work areas and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Industrial environment experience

On-site teamwork

Tools

PLCs

HMI

VFDs

Servo motors

Sensors

Job description

Acara Solutions, Inc. seeks a skilled Controls and Automation Technician to join our client’s onsite team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on installing, testing, and maintaining automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors within a manufacturing setting.

The technician will perform routine preventive maintenance, identify root causes of failures, and coordinate with contractors for onsite work while upholding strict safety and 5S standards.