Controls Automation Technician- 12 hour nights- 44$/h

Zohorecruit; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

OpTalent partners with a large, highly automated manufacturing and distribution operation in McDonough, GA to recruit an experienced Automation Technician. This role focuses on troubleshooting complex electrical, PLC, robotic, and material-handling systems in a 24/7 environment.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations to improve reliability, uptime and throughput while ensuring safety and adherence to LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a focus on automation and controls.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Experience with robotics, automated material handling, conveyors or similar automated equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, ladder logic, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, drives, transformers, control panels.
• Diagnose Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors and networked controls.
• Maintain robotic systems, automated sortation, conveyors, AMRs and packaging equipment.
• Read electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve uptime, throughput, reliability and OEE.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Mentor others and promote safety with proper LOTO procedures.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial electrical

Robotics

VFDs

HMIs

Sensors

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot industrial controls

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation

Tools

PLC-controlled equipment troubleshooting tools

Job description

Controls Automation Technician- 12 hour nights- 44$/h

Full time | OpTalent | United States

Posted On 2026-09-30

Job Information

Job Opening ID ZR_1438_JOB

38-44$/HR

City McDonough

State/Province Georgia

30253

Job Description

Location: McDonough, GA

Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM | 2-2-3 schedule

Compensation: $38–$44/hour + shift premiums

Employment: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

OpTalent is partnering with a large, highly automated manufacturing and distribution operation in McDonough, GA to recruit an experienced Automation Technician.

This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced automation professional who can troubleshoot complex electrical, PLC, robotic, controls and material-handling systems in a high-volume 24/7 operation.

You will serve as a technical resource for complex equipment issues while working closely with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations to improve equipment reliability, uptime and throughput.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, drives, transformers, control panels and power distribution.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, encoders and networked controls.
• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic systems, automated sortation, conveyors, AMRs and automated packaging equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, throughput, reliability and OEE.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades and engineering projects.
• Work with Engineering, Operations, vendors and other technical teams to resolve complex issues.
• Mentor and support other maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and technical best practices.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, including proper LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Provide support during occasional after-hours and weekend requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with a strong focus on automation and controls.
• Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Industrial electrical experience, including systems up to 480V.
• Experience with robotics, automated material handling, conveyors or other highly automated equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic and technical documentation.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, HMIs, sensors and industrial controls.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or a related field is preferred.

Schedule & Compensation

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Overtime opportunities
• On-call weekend rotation
• Comprehensive benefits and paid time off
• Opportunity to join a large, established operation with significant automation and technical investment