Maintenance Technician: PLC & Electrical Automation Expert

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO & holidays

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Training

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support electrical and controls maintenance in our glass manufacturing environments. You will own the electrical, controls, and automation performance for multiple automated production machines and collaborate with the maintenance team to keep operations safe and efficient.

You should have hands-on experience with PLCs, electrical schematics, and diagnostic skills, plus the ability to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot

Qualifications

• Strong experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling electrical systems on high-speed production machinery.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, drivers, sensors, motors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems with troubleshooting capability.
• Experience using CMMS systems for electrical and controls maintenance documentation.
• Excellent attendance, reliability, and willingness to work varying shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Electrical & controls performance - Own the electrical, controls, and automation performance of multiple automated production machines used in glass manufacturing.
• PLC/controls monitoring - Observe machine operation, monitor control systems, and ensure proper function of PLCs, drivers, sensors, and motors.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting - Diagnose electrical faults, trace wiring issues, interpret schematics, and identify root causes of machine malfunctions.
• Controls repair & calibration - Repair or replace electrical components, sensors, relays, drivers, and control devices; perform calibration and functional testing.
• Mechanical support - Perform mechanical repairs as needed to support electrical and controls functionality.
• Safety response - Stop machines when electrical or controls malfunctions are detected and perform corrective actions safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/automation

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

CMMS familiarity

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support electrical and controls maintenance in our glass manufacturing environments. You will own the electrical, controls, and automation performance for multiple automated production machines and collaborate with the maintenance team to keep operations safe and efficient.

You should have hands-on experience with PLCs, electrical schematics, and diagnostic skills, plus the ability to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot