Senior Automation & Controls Tech: PLC & FANUC Expert

Premier Staffing Solution; Marion (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apartment provided for duration

Travel reimbursement up to 500 miles

Housing & Per Diem

Job summary

Premier Staffing Solution seeks a Sr. Automation & Controls Technician in Marion, AR, to support highly automated manufacturing. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of Allen-Bradley PLCs and FANUC Robotics, with strong focus on PLC logic, I/O, and safety circuits.

The candidate will diagnose complex equipment faults, read electrical schematics, and work on-site with minimal supervision. 8+ years of related experience required; project-based duration through July 2027.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automation, controls, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Studio 5000, RSLogix, ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix.
• Strong hands-on experience with FANUC Robotics programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation problems using a first-principles, systematic approach.
• Strong understanding of PLC logic, I/O, permissives, interlocks, safety circuits, and machine sequencing.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including 24VDC–480AC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting servos, VFDs, motion-control systems, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Manufacturing experience in automotive, machining, welding, automated assembly, CNC, or material handling is highly preferred.
• Mitsubishi PLC/HMI and Toyota/Toyopuc experience is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Marion, AR.
• ASAP start preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support highly automated manufacturing operations.
• Identify root causes of complex equipment failures by following PLC logic and field signals.
• Systematically diagnose faults using I/O, permissives, safety circuits, drives/servos, and machine sequencing.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FANUC Robotics

Studio 5000

RSLogix

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Electrical schematics

Safety circuits

Motion control

Industrial networks

Servos/VFDs

Automotive manufacturing

Mitsubishi PLC/HMI

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

Job description

Premier Staffing Solution seeks a Sr. Automation & Controls Technician in Marion, AR, to support highly automated manufacturing. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of Allen-Bradley PLCs and FANUC Robotics, with strong focus on PLC logic, I/O, and safety circuits.

The candidate will diagnose complex equipment faults, read electrical schematics, and work on-site with minimal supervision. 8+ years of related experience required; project-based duration through July 2027.