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Automation Control Tech

Shurtape Technologies, LLC
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
About Us

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

  • A company that truly values your contributions
  • A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
  • A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
  • An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The Automation Control Technician is responsible for set-up, installation, troubleshooting, testing and repair of complex electrical and electronic equipment including automatic machines and process controls, motor control centers and related controls, computer control systems, some with human/machine interfaces, as well as basic plant electrical equipment; participates in preventative maintenance activities related to all plant and production electrical and electronic components and systems as well as maintaining the plant’s calibration system to ISO standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Reviews and accurately reports personal activities on a daily or more frequent basis
  • Assists the Engineering Manager and/or Maintenance Manager in determining proper installation and/or repair procedures for electrical and/or electronic equipment
  • Notifies the Engineering Manager if additional hand, power or electronic diagnostic tools are required
  • Participates in establishing and maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program
  • Completes small electrical and/or electronic projects as assigned by the Engineering Manager
  • Administers the plant’s calibration system in compliance to ISO standards
  • Provides technical assistance to operations on proper operation of control systems on new/modified equipment installations.
  • Assists the Engineering Manager in establishing and maintaining adequate inventories of critical components
  • Assists the Engineering Department in planning existing equipment upgrades and new equipment specifications
  • Assists the Maintenance and Engineering Departments in archiving accurate equipment blueprints and operational documents.
  • Assists the Maintenance and Engineering Departments in archiving accurate equipment operating, testing and development software.
  • Assures safe work practices and company/plant policies are adhered to
  • Maintains high standard of cleanliness and organization at job sites and automation lab
  • Other responsibilities as directed by the Maintenance Manager

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