Controls Technician - programming and building PLC panels

Job Juncture; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

OT paid at time and a half

Benefits package

Job summary

Job Juncture in Newnan, GA is seeking a Controls Technician to design, build and program PLC panels for our automated production lines. The role involves assembling PLC panels, programming controllers, and getting systems up and running, with duties also including configuration, testing, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of controls and other automated equipment.

From pneumatics and hydraulics to robotics, you will work with engineers and the production team to ensure output targets.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience.
• PLC programming experience required.
• Electrical experience required.
• Some robotic experience desired.
• Safety circuit integration expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build PLC panels and program them to run automated equipment.
• Configure, test, operate, maintain and troubleshoot controls.
• Assist in integration of controls and installation of automated systems.
• Work with engineers and production team to reach output targets.
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical experience

Robotic experience

Safety circuits

Team collaboration

Job description

Controls Technician - programming and building PLC panels

Salary: $1 - $1 per hour

Location: Newnan, GA

Posted: August 15 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Major and established company with a huge majority market share in what they manufacture and a good working culture has an opportunity on the day shift which is 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday thru Friday for a Controls Technician in the southwest suburban Atlanta area. The Controls Technician will participate in cell design, along with the integration of controls and installation of automated equipment. Will build PLC panels and then program them as well as get them up and running. The technician is responsible for assisting in configuring, testing, operating, maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting controls, as well as other automated systems used in production. Some of the responsibilities of the role detailed below:

1. Pneumatics: Install air logic controls from prints or schematics.

2. Hydraulic: Troubleshoot hydraulic circuits containing the following components, check valves, accumulators, cylinders, flow controls, directional control valves, pressure control valves.

3. Troubleshoot PLC systems using computer.

4. Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, and robot controllers.

5. Use knowledge of all fabrication equipment to complete maintenance tasks.

• Operating the equipment or overseeing the operation of equipment.
• Analyzing and categorizing events within the equipment.
• Working closely with engineers and production team to help achieve a desired output.
• Conducting preventative maintenance, such as routine upgrades and inspections.
• Repairing machine controls, systems, and tools as needed.
• Disassembling (or re-assembling) equipment to repair or replace defective parts.
• Training others to install, use, and service equipment.

The location is southwest suburban Atlanta, GA. There is an attractive hourly rate. OT is paid at time and 1/2. There are major company benefits and an attractive 401K with matching.

Needed experience:

• desire at least 6 years of related experience
• PLC programming
• electrical experience
• some robotic experience
• safety circuit integration
• must be authorized to work indefinitely in the USA without sponsorship