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