PLC & Automation Technician: Lead Maintenance & Upgrades

General Shale; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Shale is seeking a PLC / Electrical Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve plant electrical systems and automated equipment. You will support production through preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and on-call technical support in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with industrial electronics, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Allen-Bradley software. Candidates should have an associate degree in electronics and a strong knowledge of NEC codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial electronics or electrical experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, and PLCs.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley automation and programming, including RSLogix 500 & 5000, ControlLogix, FactoryTalk ME, and RSLinx.
• Associate’s Degree in Electronics or a related field is preferred.
• Industrial electrician experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic wiring and installation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and automated machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and control systems.
• Modify and update software and equipment to support operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Work primarily with control systems and software.

Skills

Industrial electronics

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley automation

VFDs

HMIs

RSLinx

RSLogix 500/5000

ControlLogix

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk ME

Job description

General Shale is seeking a PLC / Electrical Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve plant electrical systems and automated equipment. You will support production through preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and on-call technical support in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with industrial electronics, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Allen-Bradley software. Candidates should have an associate degree in electronics and a strong knowledge of NEC codes.