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Process Controls & Automation Technician

Magnera · Benson, NC

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
60+ years
Industry
Packaging
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Magnera (packaging) in Benson, NC. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.

They ask for
60+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $60k–$90k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 46 manufacturing technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 18 other live controls postings in North Carolina.

Experience asked
More than usual (60+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 63%
  • ✓ Automation 58%
  • ✓ Team leadership 47%
  • ✓ Robotics 42%
  • Root cause 37%
  • Tooling 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 60+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 75 lbs

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This plant: Magnera in Benson

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Job Summary

The Process Controls & Automation Technician plays a critical role in ensuring uptime and process optimization through advanced troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and programming of control systems and related electrical/electronic equipment. This role focuses on SCADA, PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and automation systems and ensures compliance with ISO standards and internal documentation practices.

Primary

Responsibilities

  • ◆Troubleshoot, repair, and install PLC-based control systems (primarily Siemens and GE Fanuc; some Allen Bradley).
  • ◆Maintain and update SCADA systems, including iFix and iHistorian platforms.
  • ◆Perform backups of PLC and drive programs to ensure disaster recovery preparedness.
  • ◆Calibrate and verify instrumentation to meet ISO compliance and process control standards.
  • ◆Install, commission, and maintain VFDs, including tuning and programming.
  • ◆Support continuous improvement projects by modifying or upgrading existing automation systems.
  • ◆Diagnose and resolve control issues quickly to minimize downtime.
  • ◆Interpret and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.
  • ◆Use computer systems to track and manage parts and work orders.
  • ◆Maintain compliance with NFPA 70E, LOTO, and all site safety policies.
  • ◆Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
  • ◆Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor.

Education / Experience

  • ✓Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related field preferred• Will accept a minimum of 3 years of relevant controls, automation, or industrial maintenance experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • ✓Strong proficiency with Siemens and GE Fanuc PLCs
  • ✓Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs
  • ✓Experience with SCADA software (iFix preferred) and data historians (iHistorian)
  • ✓Familiarity with industrial networking and communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
  • ✓Instrumentation calibration experience (temperature, pressure, flow, level)
  • ✓Strong electrical troubleshooting and schematic reading skills
  • ✓Experience with ISO-compliant maintenance practices

Requirements

& Work Environment

  • ✓Able to stand, walk, bend, lift (up to 75 lbs.), climb stairs/ladders, and work in elevated or tight spaces
  • ✓Exposure to noise, temperature extremes, and rotating equipment
  • ✓Must be able to work 8-hour day shift Monday through Friday.
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Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Competencies

  • •Strong attention to detail and documentation
  • •Excellent problem-solving skills
  • •Effective communicator and team collaborator
  • •Proactive and self-directed with time management abilities
  • •Continuous improvement mindset
  • •Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in various industrial environments

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