# Automation and Controls Technician

Hiring organization: [Voyager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/voyager)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/43c820e7-6ff7-491f-8aa8-8f5bfb610824

Listed on Voyager's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Penrose, CO
- Salary: 27 – 33 USD per hour

## Summary

This role supports the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PLC-based control systems and robotic equipment in a defense and energetics manufacturing environment. It suits someone with electrical or automation fundamentals who wants hands-on technical experience in a high-stakes, mission-driven setting while working toward greater technical responsibility.

_Our summary, not Voyager's wording._

## Skills named

Ladder Logic, PLC Programming

## Required

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Hand tool and power tool proficiency
- Electrical test equipment operation (multimeter, voltage tester)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Knowledge of ladder logic fundamentals
- LOTO and arc flash awareness
- OSHA electrical safety knowledge
- Attention to detail and procedure adherence
- Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, or ERP systems)
- Teamwork and communication skills
- DoD Explosives Safety training completion within 30 days
- U.S. citizen or eligible ITAR authorization
- 21 years of age or older
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- Pass state and federal background checks
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work in industrial environment for extended periods
- Ability to work in high-hazard energetics manufacturing with heat, cold, noise, dust, and explosives exposure
- Ability to wear required PPE including flame-resistant clothing

## Nice to have

- Associate's degree or certificate in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, or Mechatronics
- 1-3 years hands-on industrial electrical or controls experience
- Exposure to Codesys, TwinCAT, or similar PLC programming environments
- Basic structured text or ladder logic coursework
- Familiarity with robotic systems or machine vision
- Sensor and actuator wiring experience in manufacturing
- Defense, aerospace, or energetics manufacturing experience
- Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodology knowledge

Apply on Voyager's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4318256009