Controls Technician - programming and building PLC panels

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Controls Technician for an established southwestern Atlanta area manufacturer.

The role involves building and programming PLC panels, troubleshooting control systems, and supporting automated equipment across day shift (7:00am - 3:30pm, Mon-Fri). The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in related work, PLC programming skills, electrical experience, some robotics exposure, and safety circuit integration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience is required.
• Proficiency in PLC programming is required.
• Electrical experience is required.
• Some robotics experience is preferred.
• Experience with safety circuit integration is required.

Responsibilities

• Build PLC panels and program them, getting them up and running.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems and integrate control components from prints/schematics.
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers and robot controllers.
• Maintain and service automation equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Train others to install, use, and service equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical experience

Robotics experience

Safety circuit integration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Programmable controllers (PLC)

Job description

Controls Technician - programming and building PLC panels

Location Newnan, GA

Type Direct Hire

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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:

• Pneumatics: Install air logic controls from prints or schematics.
• Hydraulic: Troubleshoot hydraulic circuits containing the following components, check valves, accumulators, cylinders, flow controls, directional control valves, pressure control valves.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems using computer.
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, and robot controllers.
• 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