Second-Shift Industrial Controls Technician

Carlisle Construction Materials; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies is seeking a Controls Technician for the 2nd shift (3pm - 11:30pm) in Carlisle, PA. The role maintains and improves control system reliability on automated equipment, troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and supporting preventive maintenance programs.

Strong electrical aptitude and PLC/HMI experience are essential for success on this team. Ideal candidates have a technical degree or certifications and 5+ years in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and a technical school degree, or industrial maintenance certifications (PLC, Machine Logic).
• Equivalent experience: 5+ years as a control technician in industrial manufacturing.
• Technical military certifications considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooter for electrical/automation issues on the shift.
• Install, configure, maintain, or replace industrial control devices (HMIs, VFDs, PLCs).
• Respond to plant downtime and initiate problem solving.
• Support preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Assist new equipment installation and startup.
• Select and procure replacement or upgrade hardware.
• Calibrate electrical control components as needed.
• Collaborate with controls engineering on projects.
• Evaluate equipment operation and suggest actions for improvements.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and document data.
• Maintain plant electrical control systems on mixers, conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Research information to maintain hardware and modify software.
• Comply with OSHA, safety, Carlisle and departmental policies.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI configurations

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Networking / PC skills

Education

Technical school degree or industrial maintenance certifications (PLC, Machine Logic)

Job description

Carlisle Companies is seeking a Controls Technician for the 2nd shift (3pm - 11:30pm) in Carlisle, PA. The role maintains and improves control system reliability on automated equipment, troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and supporting preventive maintenance programs.

Strong electrical aptitude and PLC/HMI experience are essential for success on this team. Ideal candidates have a technical degree or certifications and 5+ years in industrial maintenance.