Industrial Drives & Motors Technician

DO Supply, LLC. • Raleigh, NC

11d • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

DO Supply LLC is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician to join its Production team and support testing, refurbishment, repair, and calibration of industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, drives, HMIs, motors, robotics, and other industrial control products. The position is hands-on and focused on troubleshooting and resolving technical problems. Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial robotics is highly desirable. Candidates with transferable electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, maintenance, assembly, or technical experience are encouraged to apply, including those without direct industrial automation experience.

This full-time, hourly position is on-site in a production and warehouse environment in Raleigh, North Carolina. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible one-hour lunch break. Remote work is not available. The role involves working with industrial automation equipment, electronic devices, testing systems, hand tools, soldering equipment, repair fixtures, and high-voltage industrial controls. Frequent standing, walking, typing, and repetitive hand-tool use are required; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. ASTM F2413-compliant steel-toe or composite-toe footwear must be worn in Operations areas, and employees provide and maintain their own footwear.

The recruiting base pay range is $26.00–$31.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The role is eligible for an annual company bonus based on performance and company results. DO Supply LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Either a technical school certification in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field, or at least 2 years of related industrial automation, electronics, repair, maintenance, or technical experience.
• Experience working with electrical, electronic, or industrial automation equipment.
• Experience working with high-voltage equipment operating at 240VAC or greater.
• Soldering experience, including through-hole and surface-mount components.
• Strong technical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve technical problems independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and recordkeeping abilities.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and basic computer applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
• Desire to learn industrial automation products and technologies.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Must wear ASTM F2413-compliant steel-toe or composite-toe protective footwear in Operations areas; employees provide and maintain their own footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of industrial automation products.
• Understanding of industrial automation systems and controls.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and related automation equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives, which is highly preferred.
• Experience with industrial robotics.

Responsibilities

• Test, repair, calibrate, and refurbish industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, drives, HMIs, motors, robotics, and control devices.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures using diagnostic equipment, schematics, soldering techniques, and component-level analysis.
• Apply high-voltage troubleshooting and testing techniques to equipment operating at 240VAC and higher.
• Verify repairs and functionality using multimeters, oscilloscopes, tachometers, simulators, and other testing equipment.
• Configure and program automation devices, including parameter setup and communications verification.
• Document repair activities, test results, and equipment status in company systems.
• Perform quality inspections to confirm repaired equipment meets operational and quality standards before shipment.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, and Operations teams to support customer orders and product availability.
• Maintain and improve testing equipment, fixtures, and workstations.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Share technical knowledge and collaborate with team members.
• Assist with training and mentoring less-experienced technicians as knowledge and experience increase.
• Adapt to varying workloads involving diagnostics, repair, calibration, validation, and order-fulfillment support.
• Perform other duties, tasks, or work as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• 10 PTO days.
• 5 paid sick days.
• Paid company holidays.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Eligibility for an annual company bonus based on performance and company results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED