| Location | Beaumont, CA |
| Salary | $33–$78 Per Hour |
Job#: 3051448
Job Description:
PLC Controls Technician
Looking for Controls Technicians who enjoy startup environments, travel, and solving complex automation challenges. Youll be on-site deploying PLC code, commissioning new equipment, troubleshooting controls issues, and supporting conveyor system go-lives at fulfillment centers across the country during a fast-paced 6-week project
Position Overview
We are seeking a PLC Controls Technician to support the deployment, installation, integration, commissioning, and startup of material handling equipment (MHE) and controls systems in large-scale industrial and fulfillment environments.
This role will be responsible for configuring controls hardware, deploying PLC code, performing system checkout activities, troubleshooting controls and communication issues, and supporting qualification testing through operational turnover. The technician will work closely with engineering teams and customer controls groups to successfully commission automated conveyor and sortation systems.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial controls, material handling systems, field commissioning, and startup support.
Key Responsibilities
PLC Deployment & Debugging
Controls Installation & Integration
Install and integrate controls hardware associated with conveyor and sortation systems.
Configure and validate:
PLC hardware
Field I/O devices
MDR controllers
Ai2 devices
ECCs and ECGs
Sensors and photoeyes
Network communication devices
Install controls panels, communication devices, and associated infrastructure.
Integrate newly installed controls equipment with existing legacy conveyor and automation systems.
Verify all controls devices are properly communicating across the network.
Mechanical & Electrical Support
Commissioning & Startup
Execute commissioning activities using:
PLC software platforms
HMI interfaces
SCADA systems
I/O checkout tools
Perform:
Device checkout
I/O verification
Functional testing
Startup testing
Qualification testing
Validate proper operation of conveyors, sensors, drives, motors, and controls devices.
Support planned handovers and operational readiness activities.
Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
Troubleshoot:
PLC communication issues
Device configuration issues
Network communication failures
Hardware integration issues
I/O faults
Equipment startup problems
Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions during commissioning activities.
Serve as the first-line technical resource during startup and commissioning events.
Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve system issues.
Documentation & Turnover
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a Controls Technician, Automation Technician, Commissioning Technician, Field Service Technician, or related role.
Experience with PLC programming software and PLC code deployment.
Experience downloading, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems.
Experience working with:
Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC platforms
Industrial Ethernet networks
HMI systems
SCADA systems
Field I/O devices
Ability to read and interpret:
Electrical schematics
Controls drawings
Network diagrams
Mechanical layouts
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to support startup and commissioning activities in active industrial environments.
Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Skills
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Beaumont, CA, US
Job Type:
Engineering and Technicians
Date Posted:
September 11, 2026
Pay Range:
$33 - $78 per hour
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