Automation Maintenance Technician: PLC & Controls Expert

MAU Workforce Solutions; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive rewards

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO 3 weeks + 40 hours per 5 years

15 holidays

Sick leave 24 hours

Long-term disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary disability and extra life

PLC training

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Automation Technician for our client in Newnan, GA. You will program, modify, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing equipment while diagnosing machine controls, servo systems, drives, software, and industrial electrical systems.

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering hands-on PLC work and opportunities for Siemens and Allen-Bradley training, with a focus on continuous improvement in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with automation systems, servo motors, drives, controls, and machine software.
• Industrial electrical knowledge including 480V three-phase systems and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, troubleshoot, and improve PLC programs and automation solutions for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, servo motors, VFDs, controls, drives, and machine software.
• Connect to equipment using a computer to diagnose issues and perform programming changes.
• Diagnose machine failures through software, control panels, and electrical systems.
• Identify root causes of automation and electrical failures and restore operation.
• Support electrical maintenance needs for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with remote engineers to diagnose issues and support automation solutions.
• Participate in ongoing technical training, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley training.
• Improve equipment through programming, controls, and automation solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Servo motors

VFDs

Controls

Industrial electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

MAU Workforce Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Automation Technician for our client in Newnan, GA. You will program, modify, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing equipment while diagnosing machine controls, servo systems, drives, software, and industrial electrical systems.

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering hands-on PLC work and opportunities for Siemens and Allen-Bradley training, with a focus on continuous improvement in an industrial setting.