Controls Technician

Staff Financial Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Merit-based increases

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Staff Financial Group is seeking a driven Controls Technician to support and improve PLC-based automation in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot and optimize electrical controls, HMIs, and vision systems, collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to boost reliability and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on CNC-like control work, equipment integration, and data-driven process improvements, with standard weekday hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control panel documentation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and HMIs is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based automation systems.
• Develop and optimize PLC logic, HMIs, and networked controls.
• Support Allen-Bradley platforms and related automation tech.
• Assist commissioning, startup, and integration of new equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and sensor issues.
• Perform root cause analysis to reduce downtime and waste.
• Support preventive maintenance and integrity of control documents.
• Interface vision systems with PLCs and manufacturing equipment.
• Provide training and technical support to Maintenance and Operations.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Schematic interpretation

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Robotics systems

Industrial vision systems

Job description

Controls Technician

Who: A driven, hands-on Controls Technician with strong industrial automation, electrical troubleshooting, and PLC programming experience.

What: Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLC-based automation, HMI, vision, electrical control, and industrial networking systems supporting manufacturing operations.

When: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with overtime as required.

Where: A fast-paced manufacturing facility supporting automated production equipment and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Why: Join a growing manufacturing operation where you can directly improve equipment reliability, operator safety, product quality, productivity, and digital manufacturing capabilities.

Office Environment: This is a hands-on plant-floor position requiring extended standing, work around production equipment, occasional exposure to hot or cold conditions, climbing, bending, kneeling, and occasional lifting.

Salary: Competitive compensation with an annual bonus opportunity, performance-based merit increases, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Controls Technician to support and improve automation systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys troubleshooting industrial control systems, optimizing equipment performance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production, you will support PLC-based automation systems, HMIs, industrial networks, electrical controls, and computer vision technologies. Your work will directly contribute to improved equipment reliability, manufacturing efficiency, operator safety, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based automation systems supporting manufacturing operations.

• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC control logic, including ladder logic, tags, HMIs, and networked control systems.

• Support Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation platforms and related industrial control technologies.

• Assist with commissioning, startup, and integration of new equipment, production lines, and automation improvements.

• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, sensor, safety control, and industrial communication issues.

• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and controls failures and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring downtime.

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for automated production equipment.

• Integrate and maintain computer vision inspection systems used for automated inspection, process verification, and error-proofing.

• Interface vision technologies with PLCs, HMIs, and manufacturing equipment.

• Support robotics, sensing, industrial connectivity, and other emerging manufacturing automation technologies.

• Develop controls improvements that enhance safety, quality, throughput, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Use production data and operational metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.

• Maintain electrical schematics, control system documentation, PLC program backups, and operating procedures.

• Provide technical support and training to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production personnel.

• Ensure automation and controls activities comply with applicable electrical, machine safety, quality, and facility requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems.

• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong root cause analysis and technical problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel documentation.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment integration, quality systems, and continuous improvement principles.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Experience

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs and controls.

• HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial sensors, and machine safety controls.

• Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication networks.

• Computer vision systems and PLC-integrated inspection applications.

• Robotics programming, commissioning, and system integration.

• Kepware, OPC, or similar industrial connectivity platforms.

• Manufacturing digital transformation, production monitoring, and data collection systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Earned paid time off

• 10 paid company holidays annually

• Performance-based merit increases

• Annual bonus opportunity