Controls Automation Technician

Automation Technician

About the Opportunity

OpTalent is partnering with a large, highly automated manufacturing and distribution operation in McDonough, GA to recruit an experienced Automation Technician.

This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced automation professional who can troubleshoot complex electrical, PLC, robotic, controls and material-handling systems in a high-volume 24/7 operation.

You will serve as a technical resource for complex equipment issues while working closely with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations to improve equipment reliability, uptime and throughput.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, drives, transformers, control panels and power distribution.
  
  


• Diagnose and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
  
  


• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, encoders and networked controls.
  
  


• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic systems, automated sortation, conveyors, AMRs and automated packaging equipment.
  
  


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
  
  


• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
  
  


• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
  
  


• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, throughput, reliability and OEE.
  
  


• Support equipment installations, upgrades and engineering projects.
  
  


• Work with Engineering, Operations, vendors and other technical teams to resolve complex issues.
  
  


• Mentor and support other maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and technical best practices.
  
  


• Maintain a strong focus on safety, including proper LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
  
  


• Provide support during occasional after-hours and weekend requirements.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 5–7+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with a strong focus on automation and controls.
  
  


• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
  
  


• Industrial electrical experience, including systems up to 480V.
  
  


• Experience with robotics, automated material handling, conveyors or other highly automated equipment.
  
  


• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  
  


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic and technical documentation.
  
  


• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, HMIs, sensors and industrial controls.
  
  


• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
  
  


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  
  


• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or a related field is preferred.
  
  

Schedule & Compensation

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
  
  


• 2-2-3 schedule. 36 hours, 36 hours, 48 hours
  
  


• Overtime opportunities
  
  
  


• On-call weekend rotation 
  
  


• Comprehensive benefits and paid time off
  
  


• Opportunity to join a large, established operation with significant automation and technical investment