Automation & Electrical Controls Technician

Energy Jobline ZR; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

United Employment Group, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Control Technician to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment. The role emphasizes automation, machine control, and troubleshooting, with occasional mechanical support.

You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and may assist shift supervisors on call. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, and control instrumentation, and can read electrical drawings

Qualifications

• Strong experience with industrial automation and electrical control systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, and control instrumentation.
• Proficiency in interpreting PLC ladder logic.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and hand tools.
• Familiarity with NEC electrical standards and OSHA Subpart S.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift heavy objects, and work in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production equipment.
• Read ladder logic and edit PLC programs using RSLogix/RSNetWorx.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial networks (DeviceNet, DH+, Interbus, Ethernet).
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs (Allen-Bradley, Altivar, SEW).
• Perform electrical inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Provide mechanical support and assist on mixed-discipline tasks.
• Follow NEC and OSHA electrical guidelines.

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical control systems

PLCs

Robotics

Control instrumentation

Ladder logic

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical standards

Tools

RSLogix500/5000

RSLinx

RSView ME

RSNetWorx

AutoCAD

Job description

United Employment Group, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Control Technician to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment. The role emphasizes automation, machine control, and troubleshooting, with occasional mechanical support.

You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and may assist shift supervisors on call. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, and control instrumentation, and can read electrical drawings