Electrical Instrument Technician – PLCs, Robotics & HV

Owens Corning; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 6,088,000 - 6,502,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Fairburn, GA is seeking an Electrical Instrument Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems across the plant. The role supports safety, quality, and plant efficiency.

The position offers a training period of 90 days with a day shift, followed by a post-training schedule that may include day or night shifts with a $1.25/hour night differential, on-site at the Fairburn Facility.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills, especially with packaging equipment.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, servo systems, and robotics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Familiarity with instrumentation maintenance and high-voltage systems.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be 18 years or older with relevant industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair field devices including photo eyes, limit switches, and PLCs
• Read and interpret ladder logic and Allen Bradley ControlLogix systems
• Work with 480V motor controls, servos, robotics, and Fanuc systems
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Support production teams during breakdowns and equipment failures
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation such as thermocouples, pressure transmitters, and digital displays
• Use SAP and other systems for work orders, inventory, and reporting
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other maintenance staff

Skills

Troubleshooting

Allen Bradley PLCs

Servo systems

Robotics

Electrical schematics

Instrumentation maintenance

High voltage

Packaging equipment

Tools

SAP

Job description

Owens Corning in Fairburn, GA is seeking an Electrical Instrument Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems across the plant. The role supports safety, quality, and plant efficiency.

The position offers a training period of 90 days with a day shift, followed by a post-training schedule that may include day or night shifts with a $1.25/hour night differential, on-site at the Fairburn Facility.