Barrette Outdoor Living
NJ
Dec 03, 2025
1 automation technician plc controlsst andnd shifts available jobs found
Job Description
Job Description
How we do what we do:
At Barrette Outdoor Living we are committed to providing quality products that enhance people's lives. Our people share a passion for our business, and work with skill, teamwork, and integrity to deliver on our promise to provide superior products. We offer competitive and comprehensive benefits packages. Enjoy benefits like medical, wellness, paid time off, and much more!
The purpose of the role:
The Electrical Controls / PLC Technician performs root-cause analysis and analytical problem solving to resolve higher level electrical, PLC and MES issues in the manufacturing plant.
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There are two shifts open:
- Monday - Friday 1st shift: 7AM to 3PM
- Monday - Friday 2nd shift: 3PM to 11PM ($1.50/hr shift diff)
Job Duties May Include:
- Follows all site safety protocols and maintains workstation according to housekeeping expectations
- Working knowledge of control system networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet and EtherNet/IP).
- Responsible for assisting in troubleshooting and programing PLC’s, HMI’s and drives
- Maintain automation systems at key points in the production process
- Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components
- Troubleshoots machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing working knowledge of programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs. etc.
- Troubleshoots and repairs electrical issues
- Responsible for reading and understanding mechanical and electrical prints, diagrams and technical repair manuals to complete daily tasks
- Customer service
- Performs Preventative Maintenance as assigned
- Enter work orders and PMs into CMMS
- Performing assigned duties with little or no supervision
- Ability to work off-shift, weekends, holidays if needed
- Other duties as assigned
If that sounds like you....here's what we need in terms of education and experience:
- Associates’ degree in electrical engineering, robotics, or a closely related technical field preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Industrial automation.
- General understanding of electronics and maintenance knowledge.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and priorities to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and department managers.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills
- Working knowledge of MS Excel & Word
- Ability to lead by example, gain respect from a team and communicate with clarity.
This job operates in a manufacturing environment, and the employee is regularly exposed to loud noises and machinery in an environment that is hot in the summer / cool in the winter. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment including eye protection, hearing protection, work boots, hardhats, etc.
Physical requirements
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift greater than 50 pounds. Ability to endure heat in a warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling. While performing this position, the employee frequently works near powered forklifts, power tools, and automated assembly machinery.
Additional Information:
We have become aware of scams in which individuals who are not part of a company claim to represent the company in recruitment activities, including issuing fake offer letters. Please be aware that career opportunities are published only through official communication channels. We will never ask for payments or fees from job applicants, and applicants will only be contacted by a team member through an official email address ending in @us.ebarrette.com or @barretteoutdoorliving.com. Interviews will never be conducted via Fleep, Google Hangouts, What'sApp, or other social media platforms or apps. If you receive a suspicious email or job offer on behalf of Barrette Outdoor Living, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please go to www.Barretteoutdoorliving.com, scroll to the foot of the page and click “Email Human Resources”.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you been employed by Barrette Outdoor Living or at BOL through a temp agency in the past?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Industrial Automation / PLC programming: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- fluent English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift
- Evening Shift
Work Location: In person
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