Automation Technician – Entry-Level
About The Position
Launch your career in industrial automation while learning directly from experienced professionals, building the skills to design, program, and troubleshoot real-world automation systems. Comm Controls partners with manufacturers to design, integrate, and support industrial automation systems that improve productivity, reduce downtime, and keep production running efficiently. We specialize in PLC programming, industrial controls, SCADA integration, custom automation solutions, and ongoing technical support for a wide variety of manufacturing operations. As a growing, owner-operated company, we believe in service, integrity, creativity, and working side-by-side to deliver practical automation solutions while investing in the growth of every team member.
Requirements
- Mechanically Inclined: You enjoy understanding how machines work, solving technical problems, and working with both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Eager to Learn: You're excited to build a career in industrial automation, and you're motivated to learn PLC programming, industrial controls, and new technologies through hands-on training.
- Technically Curious: You have a strong interest in automation, electrical systems, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or related fields.
- Adaptable: You enjoy a mix of office and field work, can adjust to changing project needs, and are willing to travel to customer sites as projects require.
- Team-Oriented: You value service, integrity, creativity, and working alongside teammates and customers to deliver practical, high-quality automation solutions.
- Active: Comfortable standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting to 75 lbs. in an active, hands-on role.
- Experience with automation, electrical systems, mechatronics, and industrial maintenance
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, or reading electrical drawings is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Learn PLC programming, industrial automation, and control system design through hands-on training and mentorship from experienced automation professionals.
- Program PLC-based control systems using ladder logic and structured text while developing your skills with platforms such as Siemens, Omron, and Rockwell.
- Configure HMI systems and assist with automation projects that help manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
- Build and wire electrical control panels while gaining practical experience with industrial control systems.
- Install automation equipment, participate in system startups, and commission control systems at customer facilities.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, and automation systems to identify issues and keep customer operations running efficiently.
- Collaborate with customers and experienced team members both in the office and on-site to deliver reliable, high-quality automation solutions.
- Travel to customer locations throughout the region for installations, service calls, and planned overnight projects when needed.
Benefits
- Paid Training & Mentorship
- Small Team, Big Impact
- Variety Every Week
- Build a Long-Term Career
- Real Responsibility
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Company Vehicle for Work Travel
- Laptop Provided
- All Necessary Tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
