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Controls Automation Technician- 12 hour nights- 44$, h

mcdonough, GA

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OpTalent lists this Controls Automation Technician- 12 hour nights- 44$, h opportunity in mcdonough, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Automation Technician Location: McDonough, GA Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM | 2-2-3 schedule

$38–$44/hour + shift premiums Employment: Full-Time

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.

Responsibilities

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 offOpportunity to join a large, established operation with significant automation and technical investment #P2

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Worksite address

mcdonough, GA, 30252, US

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