Controls & Automation Technician, York, Pennsylvania

RG Group is a growing family-owned business that has been providing trusted expertise in the fluid handling and motion control industry for over 65 years. As a family-owned business, we encourage a culture where associates feel cared for and valued. To foster a team-oriented, engaged, and productive work environment, RG Group makes every effort to provide ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, and flexible work schedules.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• Ongoing paid training and certification opportunities
• 401k & Matching
• Company Sponsored Social Events
• Employee Assistance Program

Learn more about RG Group and watch interviews with RG Group associates at https://www.rg-group.com/careers

Position Summary:

Responsible for the fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, repair, training, and technical support of assigned orders relating to automation, controls, and electronic products within a customer’s location and/or within RG Group. Additionally, the Controls & Automation Technician will be responsible for timely and quality service, supervision, and the design/quote process for assigned orders as they will be the subject matter expert.

Essential Functions:

• Fabricate, assemble, commission, install, troubleshoot, and repair controls/automation systems and equipment.
• Build electrical panels and install the wiring of electrical devices.
• Troubleshoot controls/automation systems using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensors, or feedback systems.
• Conduct tests, inspections, and evaluations of mechanical, electrical, and software components relating to controls/automation systems and equipment.
• Keep accurate records of service calls, maintain inventory of fabrication and service parts, tools, and test equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on controls/automation systems by utilizing reference materials including manuals, drawings, and procedures.
• Set parameters, positioning, and sequences for an automation system.
• Provide support and backup for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and all products backing these systems.
• Responsible for delivering high quality products, services, and customer satisfaction, as well as working well with the team and providing support or coverage as needed.
• Overnight travel could be required to support installation and commissioning.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fabricating and assembly of controls, automation systems and electronic components, including drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems, including drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of design and product specifications as it relates to controls, automation systems, pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with fabrication and field installation of controls, automation systems, pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems.
• Strong math and reading skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Environment:

• Both office and manufacturing environment
• Customer facilities
• Light travel that may be overnight required

Education:

• High School Diploma
• College Degree preferred
• 3+ years of fabrication and assembly experience

The greatest of the RG Group’s resources is our associates. Dedicated, intelligent and entrepreneurial team members are empowered with the authority to make decisions they believe will add value to our company as well as the customers and manufacturers we serve. Appropriately, RG Group’s benefit and compensation package rewards associates for their individual and collective contributions.

RG Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.