Automation & Controls Technician | $50 - 60/hr

TradeWorx
  • Bridgeville, PA
  • $50–$60 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
12 days ago

Job Description

TradeWorX is hiring an experienced Automation & Controls Technician for a long-term opportunity in the Bridgeville, PA area. Join a growing industrial team supporting custom automation projects from system design through startup and commissioning. This role offers a combination of shop and field support with opportunities to expand your PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial controls experience.
Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX):
  • Health coverage options
  • Dental and vision options
  • 401K option
  • Company-paid group life insurance
  • Paid holidays after eligibility requirements
  • PTO earned by hours worked
Pay & Overtime:
  • $50 - 60hr/hour based on experience
  • Overtime available based on project workload (40–50+ hours/week)
Schedule:
  • Full-Time
  • Monday–Friday
  • 6: 00 AM–2: 30 PM or 7: 00 AM–3: 30 PM
Job Duties:
  • Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Emerson platforms.
  • Develop and configure HMI applications using Red Lion Crimson or similar software.
  • Install, commission, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control narratives, and project documentation.
  • Configure and troubleshoot instrumentation, transmitters, sensors, relays, switches, and 4–20mA control loops.
  • Support startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, industrial networking, and field service activities.
Requirements:
  • Industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation experience required.
  • Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience with HMI development and industrial communication protocols.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using a multimeter.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
  • Must provide basic electrical hand tools.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical and control systems.
  • Experience in manufacturing, process automation, or oil & gas environments.
  • Comfortable working independently and with project teams.
  • Safety-focused with strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Interested in long-term career growth in industrial automation.
How to Apply:
Apply now. Call/text 412-315-5701 or reply with your name, trade, and location.
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Numbers & Facts

LocationBridgeville, PA
Salary$50–$60 Per Hour

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Communications Protocolsunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Manufacturing Automationunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Network Testingunmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Designunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • System Start-Upunmatched

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