Are you a skilled Automation & Controls Technician who thrives on troubleshooting PLCs, optimizing automation systems, and keeping critical equipment operating at peak performance?
If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise directly impacts production, reliability, and operational success, this is your opportunity.
We're seeking a hands-on Automation & Controls Technician to support a highly automated distribution facility. You'll work with advanced PLC controls, building management systems, conveyors, sortation equipment, and automation networks that keep the operation moving.
Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, automation networks, and facility control systems that drive daily operations.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and mechanical issues before they impact productivity.
Use data, trends, and system analysis to improve equipment reliability and overall performance.
Partner with engineers, maintenance teams, and vendors on system upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
Strong compensation, hands-on technical work, and the potential to become a permanent member of the team quickly.
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify PLC logic and HMI interfaces
Support Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation controls
Analyze equipment performance trends and recommend improvements
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation systems
Assist with maintenance of conveyors, sortation systems, and material handling equipment
Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations
Coordinate with vendors on controls and electrical installations
Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and documentation
Manage spare parts inventory and support maintenance planning activities
Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical best practices
Pico Controllers
MicroLogix 1500
CompactLogix
ControlLogix
SLC 500
1794 Flex I/O
✅ Works safely with minimal supervision
✅ Thinks critically and solves problems quickly
✅ Has strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
✅ Communicates effectively with teams and vendors
✅ Maintains detailed and accurate documentation
✅ Can adapt in a fast-paced, highly automated environment
✅ Is willing to support occasional weekends or schedule adjustments as business needs require
If you're an experienced Controls Technician, Industrial Electrician, Automation Technician, PLC Technician, or Maintenance Technician with strong controls experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become the expert who keeps our automation systems running at their best.
If you're ready to apply your PLC, automation, and electrical skills in a fast-moving environment where your expertise keeps the operation running — we want to hear from you. Apply today and keep our systems performing like clockwork!
Pay Details: $41.50 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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