Electronics Controls Technician

Printpack Inc; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 42,485 - 63,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Safety‑gear allowances

Job summary

Printpack Inc, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, is hiring an Electronics Controls Technician in Villa Rica, Georgia. This position involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, with a schedule of 12-hour night shifts. The company offers a competitive pay from $30.84 to $46.26 per hour, plus a night-shift premium, with various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Ideal candidates should have experience in electronics, knowledge of electrical codes, and competence in control systems. Training is provided, along with annual reviews for potential raises.

Qualifications

• Some experience as an electronics technician or similar role.
• Understanding of electrical/electronic systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out procedures.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment.
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams and mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.

Skills

Knowledge or experience with control‑system hardware

Familiarity with electrical codes (NEC)

Experience troubleshooting servo motors and AC/DC drives

Basic ability to work with PLCs and ladder logic

Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging products, is seeking a qualified candidate for the Electronics Controls Technician position located in Villa Rica, Georgia. The work environment is clean, safe, and climate‑controlled. Pay is $30.84 to $46.26 per hour with an additional night‑shift premium of $2.50 per hour. The schedule is a 12‑hour night shift on a 3/2 rotating schedule from 7pm to 7am (after training). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance after 30 days, a 401(k) plan with company match, an hourly bonus program, tuition reimbursement, annual reviews with potential pay increases, and safety‑gear allowances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out procedures.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment, including motor relays, circuit breakers, machine and process controls, circuits, and electrical distribution systems.
• Modify machinery logic systems (PLC and PC‑based) and work with DC/AC drives (AllenBradley, Parker, Siemens).
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams and mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Acquire and requisition spare parts for power distribution and electrical/electronic systems.
• Perform electrical modifications, upgrades, and new equipment installations, including conduit and wiring system sizing.
• Review specifications and procure power‑distribution materials for new installations.
• Use computerized maintenance software to document parts used and repairs completed.
• Communicate repair actions to operators, leads, corporate engineering, vendors, and internal customers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of plant and process safety rules, maintain good housekeeping, and function as a fire‑crew member or first responder.
• Maintain fire and security systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience with control‑system hardware and software design.
• Familiarity with electrical codes (NEC).
• Some experience as an electronics technician or similar role.
• Understanding of electrical/electronic systems and troubleshooting.
• Basic ability to work with PLCs, ladder logic, and communication systems.
• Experience troubleshooting servo motors and AC/DC drives.
• Basic knowledge of process‑control systems (temperature, pressure, flow, PID loops).
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Industrial‑controls experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Hourly bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual reviews with potential pay increases.
• Up to $120 for steel‑toed shoes, up to $135 for uniforms, and up to $125 for prescription safety glasses.
• Safety‑gear allowances.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Printpack is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, genetic information, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Please contact [e-mail] for reasonable accommodations.