PLC Control Technician

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyman-Gordon, located in Princeton, KY, seeks an experienced PLC Controls Technician to design, develop, program, test, troubleshoot and commission complex control systems for manufacturing equipment.

The role focuses on installation, configuration, and preventive maintenance of PLC‑controlled machinery, ensuring safety and reliability while collaborating with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems.
• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or Schneider Electric.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (24VDC to 480VAC).
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and industrial communications.
• Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot control circuits.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC‑controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, and control system failures.
• Modify PLC programs to improve equipment performance and resolve operational issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on PLC related equipment in conjunction with Maintenance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and industrial networks.
• Calibrate instrumentation and control devices as needed.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning, and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and documentation.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

PLC platforms

Electrical schematics

HMIs & VFDs

Reading prints

Industrial electrical

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS software

Job description

Location

• Country: United States of America
• State / County: Kentucky
• City: Princeton
• Division: Wyman Gordon

Company

Princeton

Job Description

Wyman‑Gordon, located in Princeton KY, provides Nickel-based Extruded Powder Alloy for Military and Commercial Turbine Applications. The Princeton KY facility offers Vacuum‑Melt Atomizers; for the raw material needs of the Worcester MA forge Isothermal forge shop. This growing, profit center is part of a highly successful, multi‑billion diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).

PLC Controls Technician

We are searching for an experienced and highly motivated PLC Controls Technician responsible for electrical controls design, development, programming, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of complex control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC‑controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, and control system failures.
• Modify PLC programs to improve equipment performance and resolve operational issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on PLC related equipment in conjunction with Maintenance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and industrial networks.
• Calibrate instrumentation and control devices as needed.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning, and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and documentation.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems.
• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or Schneider Electric.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (24VDC to 480VAC).
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and industrial communications.
• Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot control circuits.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of robotics and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, or Modbus networks.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Electrical license or industrial maintenance certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments.
• Ability to work around moving machinery while following all safety procedures.
• Willingness to work weekends, or on‑call as needed.

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Export Control Statement

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high‑quality, low‑cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job‑related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.