Overview
On Site
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Full Time
Skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls maintenance
with a focus on PLCs.
Job Details
Controls Technician
Location: Lubbock, Texas, United States
Pay: $35 - $38 / per hour
Category: Skilled Trades
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job Description
Location: Lubbock, Texas, United States
Pay: $35 - $38 / per hour
Category: Skilled Trades
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job Description
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of PLCs and other control systems.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for PLCs to ensure optimal performance.
Configure, program, and integrate new PLCs and related control components.
Design and implement control strategies using PLC programming languages such as ladder logic and RSLogix.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve control system issues.
Install and commission HMI interfaces and establish communication protocols for PLCs.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for control system failures.
Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and update documentation as needed.
Train and mentor junior technicians on advanced PLC programming and controls systems integration.
Stay current on industry trends and new technologies in PLC programming and controls systems.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and reliability of control systems.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in electrical engineering or related field (preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls maintenance, with a focus on PLCs.
Advanced programming skills in PLC languages such as ladder logic and RSLogix.
Proficiency in configuring, programming, and integrating PLCs with industrial networks.
Strong understanding of HMI systems, communication protocols, and electrical schematics interpretation.
Ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot control system issues, and implement corrective actions.
Experience in designing and implementing control strategies for optimized system performance.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with excellent problem-solving skills.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred.
Certification in PLC programming or related field is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls maintenance, with a focus on PLCs.
Advanced programming skills in PLC languages such as ladder logic and RSLogix.
Proficiency in configuring, programming, and integrating PLCs with industrial networks.
Strong understanding of HMI systems, communication protocols, and electrical schematics interpretation.
Ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot control system issues, and implement corrective actions.
Experience in designing and implementing control strategies for optimized system performance.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with excellent problem-solving skills.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred.
Certification in PLC programming or related field is a plus.
Must have
PLC, programming and HMI experience
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