Controls Technician – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)
Core
Maintain, troubleshoot, install, and optimize industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI) to ensure safe and reliable operations in a composite decking manufacturing facility.
Role type
Controls Technician (Industrial Automation)
Builds
Composite decking, railing, and outdoor living products
Domain
Manufacturing (Plastics/Polymers) + Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming and maintenance, SCADA system troubleshooting, HMI configuration, electrical and electronic diagnostics, preventive maintenance planning, technical drawing interpretation, mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic system knowledge, precision measurement, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Allen-Bradley PLC experience, Ignition SCADA experience
Technologies
Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA
Responsibilities
Perform routine maintenance on control systems, diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs/SCADA/HMIs, conduct system tests and inspections, partner with electricians to troubleshoot electrical issues, assist with installation and configuration of OT hardware/software, develop and update electrical preventive maintenance procedures, maintain accurate records of installations and repairs, prepare technical reports on system performance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC