Controls Technician

The Controls Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient production by troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and automation systems. The role minimizes equipment downtime through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7am-4pm & Friday 7am-1pm.

Starting Pay: $26.50/hour

City: Lexington (US)  Lexington, North Carolina  Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 7006   Department: Maintenance  

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB FUNCTIONS: (Job functions include but are not limited to the following)

• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and automation systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support production during equipment failures and restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, remote I/O, communication networks, sensors, drives, motors, and safety circuits.
• Perform wiring, panel troubleshooting, device replacement, calibration, and field verification.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic.
• Support minor PLC and HMI program modifications for troubleshooting purposes.
• Maintain industrial instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, encoder, and analog/digital devices.
• Collaborate with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS

• Standard Operations: 9-hour shifts Monday - Thursday (7am - 4pm) & 6-hour shift Friday (7am - 1pm), however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting or standing up to 12 hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Reading computer screens and electronic devices.
• Use of hand and electrical tools and required PPE.

QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical controls and automation systems.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, or similar software preferred.
• Experience with VFDs including Siemens SINAMICS, SEW, Lenze, or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience installing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial instrumentation preferred.

SKILLS, EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven experience as a Controls Technician or similar industrial automation role.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Siemens technical training or certification preferred.

BENEFITS

Your Contact

Jessica Ostroska, Talent Acquisition | EGGER North America 

+1 336 843 7152

EGGER, North America (including subsidiaries), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status (where legally protected), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.