Automation & Electrical Maintenance Technician (PLC/Controls)

oldcastlebuildingenvelope; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive benefits

PTO and floating holidays

Salary growth and bonuses

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) seeks a Maintenance Technician focused on repairs of components and supporting the Maintenance Manager. This role rewards attention to safety, quality, efficiency, and problem solving within a fast-paced glass production environment.

You will own electrical and controls performance on automated production machines, read schematics, diagnose faults, and perform calibration and mechanical support as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience on high-speed production machinery.
• Hands-on PLC/automation experience with drivers, sensors and motors.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics for diagnostics.
• Familiarity with CMMS for maintenance documentation.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Electrical & controls performance - Own the electrical, controls, and automation performance of multiple automated production machines used in glass manufacturing.
• PLC/controls monitoring - Observe machine operation, monitor control systems, and ensure proper function of PLCs, drivers, sensors, and motors.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting - Diagnose electrical faults, trace wiring issues, interpret schematics, and identify root causes of machine malfunctions.
• Controls repair & calibration - Repair or replace electrical components, sensors, relays, drivers, and control devices; perform calibration and functional testing.
• Mechanical support - Perform mechanical repairs as needed to support electrical and controls functionality.
• Safety response - Stop machines when electrical or controls malfunctions are detected and perform corrective actions safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/automation

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics & pneumatics

CMMS familiarity

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) seeks a Maintenance Technician focused on repairs of components and supporting the Maintenance Manager. This role rewards attention to safety, quality, efficiency, and problem solving within a fast-paced glass production environment.

You will own electrical and controls performance on automated production machines, read schematics, diagnose faults, and perform calibration and mechanical support as needed.