Controls Technician

Join EGGER North America and help drive the technology behind our manufacturing success. We're looking for a skilled Controls Technician who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, improving equipment performance, and supporting safe, reliable production in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. 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. Hourly Pay Range: $26.50 - $30.00 depending on qualifications and experience. 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. All employees are authorized to stop work when unsafe conditions are present. 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…