Automation Controls Technician – PLC/Robotics, Day Shift

Markent Personnel; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching

OT pay time and a half

Company benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks a skilled Controls Technician for a day shift in the southwest suburban Atlanta area. The role focuses on designing cells, integrating controls, and installing automated equipment.

Responsibilities include building and programming PLC panels, testing, and setting up systems for production readiness. The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming skills, ladder logic troubleshooting, and experience with electrical systems and robotics.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience required.
• Experience with PLC programming and ladder logic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with panel building and electrical systems.
• Some robotic experience is a plus.
• Ability to integrate safety circuits and troubleshoot controls.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot pneumatic systems per prints or schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems using computer.
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers and robot controllers.
• Perform maintenance on fabrication equipment and electrical controls.
• Train others to install, use, and service equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Robotic experience

Safety circuit integration

Tools

Panel building

Job description

Markent Personnel seeks a skilled Controls Technician for a day shift in the southwest suburban Atlanta area. The role focuses on designing cells, integrating controls, and installing automated equipment.

Responsibilities include building and programming PLC panels, testing, and setting up systems for production readiness. The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming skills, ladder logic troubleshooting, and experience with electrical systems and robotics.