Controls Technician - programming and building PLC panels

H. T. PROF Group; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OT pay 1.5x for overtime

401K with matching

Major benefits package

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Controls Technician for the day shift (7:00am - 3:30pm, Mon-Fri) in the southwest suburban Atlanta area.

The role involves building PLC panels, programming, and getting systems up and running, plus integration of controls for automated equipment. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of related experience, PLC programming, electrical experience, and some robotic exposure, with safety circuit integration.

Qualifications

• Desire at least 6 years of related experience.
• PLC programming experience required.
• Electrical experience required.
• Some robotic experience preferred.
• Safety circuit integration experience is needed.
• Must be authorized to work indefinitely in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build PLC panels and program them, getting them up and running.
• Install air logic controls from prints or schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems using a computer.
• Disassemble and repair equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Train others to install, use, and service equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and production to achieve output goals.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical experience

Robot experience

Safety circuit integration

Troubleshooting PLCs

Job description

Controls Technician - programming and building PLC panels

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