Day Shift Controls Technician: PLCs, Panels & Robotics

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

OT pay time and a half

Competitive hourly rate

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in the southwest suburban Atlanta area is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for a day shift (7:00am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri).

You will design, assemble, program, and commission PLC panels and automated equipment, then support ongoing operation and maintenance. You will troubleshoot PLC systems, wire motors, configure sensors, and work with engineers to improve output while ensuring safety circuits and robotics integration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in controls or automation.
• PLC programming from scratch using prints/schematics.
• Wiring a 9-lead motor and stress testing windings.
• Identifying data from motor nameplates for components.
• Familiar with sensors, analog signals and PLC ladder logic.
• Experience in panel building and electrical maintenance.
• Robotics exposure and safety circuit integration.
• Authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and commission PLC panels and controls.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems and robotic controllers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated equipment.
• Work with engineers and production to improve output.
• Train others on installation, operation, and servicing.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Panel building

Robotics experience

Safety circuit integration

VFDs & motor knowledge

Sensors: PNP/NPN/4-20mA/0-10V

Independent work

Tools

PLC hardware

Robot controllers

VFDs

Industrial controls panels

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in the southwest suburban Atlanta area is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for a day shift (7:00am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri).

You will design, assemble, program, and commission PLC panels and automated equipment, then support ongoing operation and maintenance. You will troubleshoot PLC systems, wire motors, configure sensors, and work with engineers to improve output while ensuring safety circuits and robotics integration.