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Controls Technician - Pay starting at $35.48 an hour plus shift differential on off-shift

Florence, KY, us💼 Full-time💰 $35–$35🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled systems and automation equipment to ensure manufacturing reliability and efficiency.

Role type

PLC Controls Technician

Builds

Manufacturing equipment automation systems and HMI applications

Domain

Industrial Automation / Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC programming (IEC 61131-3, Ladder Logic, FBD, SCL, STL, GRAPH), electrical schematics interpretation, mechanical aptitude, root cause analysis, sensor troubleshooting, servo drive maintenance, vision system diagnostics, robotics troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, FANUC and ABB robotics

Technologies

Siemens S7, TIA Portal, Cognex, Keyence, Rexroth, Siemens servo drives, FANUC robots

Responsibilities

Design and program PLC systems, develop HMI applications, troubleshoot complex automation and vision system issues, modify PLC programs and interface communications, maintain servo drive systems, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, assist with mechanical troubleshooting and general maintenance

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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