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Controls Technician
Location: Asheville, NC
Pay: $30-$36/hour
Type: Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Controls Technician to support advanced manufacturing and automated production systems in a highly automated automotive manufacturing environment. This position serves as a key link between engineering and production, helping improve equipment reliability, automation, safety, quality, and process efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC, electrical, and automation-related issues on production equipment
- Support automated assembly lines and manufacturing systems
- Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming and modifications
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of automation equipment
- Work with sensors, actuators, motors, vision systems, and industrial controls
- Maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control documentation
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements
- Assist with preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives
- Support new equipment launches and production line improvements
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field required
- 3 years of manufacturing experience supporting automation, controls, or production equipment
- Experience troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens
- Familiarity with HMI and SCADA systems
- Understanding of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profinet
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Experience
- FANUC, ABB, or KUKA robotics
- Cognex or Keyence vision systems
- Control panel design and electrical troubleshooting
- Manufacturing automation and continuous improvement projects
Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity
- Day 1 medical coverage
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Onsite health clinic for employees and eligible dependents
- Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing organization
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CAD Software
- Industrial Robot Programming
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- PLC Programming Experience
- Programming Machine Vision Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
- Vision System (Keyence, Cognex)
- Servo Motors
- Industrial Robot (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)
Salary : $30 - $36