Onsite Controls Technician - $93k-$100k, 401k Match, PTO

Actalent; Virginia; Sur place; USD 93 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k match

PTO starting 10 days/year

Holiday pay

Résumé du poste

Actalent is seeking a Controls Technician for an onsite role in Winchester, VA. You will troubleshoot and resolve automation and control issues affecting production, quality, and safety across high-speed lines.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, CMMS documentation, upgrades, and mentoring peers. Requires 4+ years in industrial automation and Allen-Bradley PLCs, with strong troubleshooting and schematic-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in industrial automation or controls within manufacturing.
• Mandatory experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments, plastics preferred.
• Proficient in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls engineering.
• Able to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsabilités

• Perform scheduled and condition-based preventive maintenance on automation and control systems.
• Document completed work in CMMS and prioritize follow-up tasks.
• Research, recommend, and implement automation improvements to boost reliability and uptime.
• Lead and execute automation preventive maintenance initiatives to minimize downtime.
• Apply root cause analysis to identify systemic issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Train and mentor operators and technicians on automation systems and procedures.
• Lead projects related to automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize automation practices.
• Conduct obsolescence assessments and plan upgrade strategies.
• Recommend spare parts and manage critical inventory.

Connaissances

Industrial automation

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

VFDs & HMIs

SCADA

Formation

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Automation

Equivalent education/experience

Outils

RSLogix

Sleek 500

PLC-5

FactoryTalk

Description du poste

Actalent is seeking a Controls Technician for an onsite role in Winchester, VA. You will troubleshoot and resolve automation and control issues affecting production, quality, and safety across high-speed lines.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, CMMS documentation, upgrades, and mentoring peers. Requires 4+ years in industrial automation and Allen-Bradley PLCs, with strong troubleshooting and schematic-reading skills.