Control Technician
Unifi · Yadkinville, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Unifi (chemicals) in Yadkinville, NC. A Control Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment within the plant.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- DOE
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live controls postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 71%
- Automation 64%
- Robotics 43%
- Team leadership 43%
- Root cause 36%
- Tooling 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Unifi
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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requirements
of the work schedule.
- ✓Work Ethic – exhibits high standards of personal commitment towards achieving goals and objectives.
Are you qualified for the position?
- ✓Perform repairs to include changing out motors, inverters, switches and connectors.
- ✓Responsible for troubleshooting problems that involve electronics and power sources.
- ✓Perform calibration of equipment and assist with equipment set-up and changes as instructed.
- ✓Responsible for changing out AGV battery cases and performing electrical maintenance on the palletizer systems.
- ✓Observe and follow all company safety rules and regulations.
Education
- ✓High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- ✓A two-year associate's degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology, or Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent is preferred, or significant comparable experience is required.
Experience
- ✓Strong industrial electrical background
- ✓2 years relative experience required
Have we mentioned our impressive benefits?
- ✓Competitive compensation
- ✓Generous vacation & paid holidays
- ✓Flexible work options
- ✓Comprehensive medical & health benefits
- ✓Life insurance
- ✓401(k) with company match
- ✓& more!
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Control Technician
We are seeking a Control Tech for our Recycle and Spinning Plants located in Yadkinville, NC
How will you play an integral role?
A Control Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment within the plant.
What is my earning potential?
We offer competitive hourly rates starting at $25.33, with top pay up to $34.03 / DOE. In addition, our shift premiums $1.00 for 12-hour night shifts.
Do you offer flexible shifts?
We do! We offer 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. This position is a 12-hour night shift from 7pm – 7am on a 2-2-3 schedule.
What is essential for success?
- •Quality Focused – follows processes, delivers work that meets and exceeds standards.
- •Technical Skills – exhibits ability to understand and perform technical aspects of the job.
- •Safety – exhibits behaviors that support and encourage a safe work environment. Immediately reports and/or resolves unsafe behaviors and conditions.
- •Attendance – dependable team player who fulfills the
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