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Controls Technician
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$66,284 / year median in North Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Controls Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient production by troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and automation systems. The role minimizes equipment downtime through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.
Schedule:
Monday- Thursday 7am-4pm & Friday 7am-1pm.
Starting Pay:
$26.50/hourCity:
Lexington (US)Lexington, North Carolina Contract Type:
Full-time Job-Code:
7006Department:
MaintenanceRESPONSIBILITIES JOB FUNCTIONS
(Job functions include but are not limited to the following) Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and automation systems on manufacturing equipment. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime. Support production during equipment failures and restore operations safely and efficiently. Diagnose and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, remote I/O, communication networks, sensors, drives, motors, and safety circuits. Perform wiring, panel troubleshooting, device replacement, calibration, and field verification. Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic. Support minor PLC and HMI program modifications for troubleshooting purposes. Maintain industrial instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, encoder, and analog/digital devices. Collaborate with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness. Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety procedures, and regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned.SCHEDULE DEMANDS
Standard Operations:
9-hour shifts Monday- Thursday (7am
- 4pm) & 6-hour shift Friday (7am
- 1pm), however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.