Controls Technician I

Amarr Garage Doors • Mocksville, NC

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About The Position

The Controls Technician I supports safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations through hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems. The role diagnoses and resolves control-related downtime, performs preventive and predictive maintenance, and supports equipment startups, modifications, and reliability improvements. The technician works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Operations on continuous improvement, equipment upgrades, and compliance with electrical safety and controls standards.

The position involves hands-on work on manufacturing lines and equipment, including interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and control documentation; supporting control panel, device, and field wiring installation or replacement; and documenting repairs and improvements. Minor PLC and HMI programming changes are performed under the direction of Engineering or Maintenance leadership. The job requires working safely with energized equipment in accordance with company procedures and applicable electrical safety standards.

The role also contributes to root cause analysis, equipment reliability enhancements, automation projects, and improvements to control standards and maintenance practices. It requires clear communication and collaboration across teams, participation in shift handoffs and maintenance meetings, and coordination with external vendors and contractors as needed. Flexible hours may be required to support production and project needs, and occasional travel is listed as a preferred qualification.

The physical and work environment requirements include lifting up to 45 pounds unassisted, using team lifting procedures for heavier materials, standing or walking for extended periods of 8–12 hours per shift, and moving safely throughout the manufacturing floor. Tasks may require bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs or ladders. The work takes place in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment with hot and cold conditions. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution regardless of employee contribution. The company also describes training and opportunities for career development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus an associate degree or technical certification in electronics, instrumentation, or mechatronics; a combination of hands-on experience and education may also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical or maintenance roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with motion control systems, VFDs, and servo drives.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and engineering-related software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort working with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to support production and project needs.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing more than 45 pounds using team lifting procedures.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of 8–12 hours per shift.
• Ability to safely move throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and/or ladders as required.
• Ability to use hands, wrists, and fingers for handling materials, writing, and computer work.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment and in hot and cold conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience working with outside vendors, system integrators, and equipment OEMs.
• Ability to document controls standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment to support safe and reliable production.
• Diagnose and resolve controls-related equipment downtime involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, servos, and safety devices.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on control systems and automation equipment.
• Support startup, testing, and validation of repaired or modified equipment.
• Assist with minor PLC and HMI programming changes under the direction of Engineering or Maintenance leadership.
• Investigate and repair equipment directly on manufacturing lines.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and control documentation.
• Support installation, modification, and replacement of control panels, devices, and field wiring.
• Work safely with energized equipment according to company procedures and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Document control-system repairs, changes, and improvements.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support reliability improvements through automation and controls enhancements.
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment upgrades, retrofits, and automation projects.
• Recommend improvements to control standards, maintenance practices, and spare-parts strategies.
• Work cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Operations.
• Communicate equipment status, downtime causes, and repair actions to team members and supervisors.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for controls-related service and support as needed.
• Participate in shift handoffs and maintenance meetings to support operational continuity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of employee contribution.
• Competitive salary.
• Training and opportunities to develop and enhance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree