Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to support a large industrial manufacturing facility in Carrollton, GA. This is a hands-on troubleshooting role focused entirely on electrical systems, controls, and PLC-driven equipment .

This position is a great fit for someone who is comfortable responding to equipment breakdowns, connecting to PLCs with a laptop, reviewing logic to identify the source of a problem, and getting production equipment back up and running.

This is not a PLC programming position . The focus is on using existing PLC programs to troubleshoot equipment and making minor logic changes when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to electrical and controls-related equipment breakdowns throughout the facility
• Connect to PLCs using a laptop via Ethernet or wireless connection
• Troubleshoot Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs , with approximately 80% of the facility utilizing Siemens
• Review PLC logic to identify root causes of equipment issues
• Perform control circuit troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot and replace drives and download/configure replacement drives
• Make minor PLC logic changes when necessary
• Work directly with the shift supervisor to prioritize breakdown calls and outstanding work orders
• Independently troubleshoot assigned equipment and work orders
• Partner with the maintenance team to keep production equipment running efficiently

The role is 100% electrical/PLC-focused . Dedicated mechanical technicians handle mechanical maintenance issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous Electrical Technician, Controls Technician, or similar industrial maintenance experience
• Must have experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience connecting to and navigating Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Ability to read and understand PLC logic for troubleshooting purposes
• Experience troubleshooting electrical/control circuits
• Experience working with drives/VFDs
• Comfortable independently troubleshooting equipment breakdowns
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes of equipment failures