Maintenance Automation Technician

MAU is hiring a Maintenance Automation Technician for our client in Newnan, GA. As a Maintenance Automation Technician, you will program, modify, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing equipment while diagnosing machine controls, servo systems, drives, software, and industrial electrical systems. This is a direct-hire opportunity. Benefits Package Quarterly performance-based Incentive Reward Plan 401(k) with 4% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution Medical, dental, and vision insurance (preferred provider plans available with 75% of plan premiums paid by the employer) Generous paid vacation program starting with 3 weeks of PTO with an additional 40 hours for every 5 consecutive full years of employment, up to 200 hours per year 15 paid holidays per year 24 hours of paid sick leave available on date of hire, with additional time accrued for time worked up to 240 hours total sick leave possible. 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance Voluntary short-term disability and additional term life and AD&D coverage available Extensive training opportunities, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley and other PLC courses. Work Schedule Monday through Friday days. Limited routine weekend work and occasional on call after hours. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience Experience working with automation systems, servo motors, drives, controls, and machine software Industrial electrical knowledge, including 480V three-phase systems and control panels Preferred Education and Experience 4–5+ years of relevant industrial automation, controls, or maintenance experience; open to less experience for candidates demonstrating strong technical aptitude and growth potential Technical training preferred over a formal associate degree Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, PLCs, VFDs, robotics, servos, or industrial automation systems General Requirements Ability to connect to equipment using a computer to access machine controls, diagnose issues, and perform programming changes or updates Ability to diagnose machine failures through software, control panels, and electrical systems Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including panels, fuses, interlocks, I/O, and machine diagnostics Ability to independently identify root causes and restore equipment operation Ability to read electrical schematics Ability to collaborate with remote engineers and participate in ongoing training Strong work ethic and dependable attendance Ability to work effectively as part of a team Essential Functions Program, modify, troubleshoot, and improve PLC programs and automation solutions for manufacturing equipment Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, servo motors, VFDs, controls, drives, and machine software Connect to equipment using a computer to diagnose machine issues and perform programming changes or updates Diagnose machine failures through software, control panels, and industrial electrical systems Troubleshoot 480V three-phase electrical systems, control panels, fuses, interlocks, I/O, and related machine controls Identify root causes of automation, controls, and electrical failures and restore equipment operation Support electrical maintenance needs for automated manufacturing equipment Collaborate with remote engineers to diagnose equipment issues and support automation and controls solutions Participate in ongoing technical training, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley training Improve automated manufacturing equipment through programming, controls, and automation solutions Working Conditions First-shift manufacturing environment Work with industrial electrical systems, including 480V three-phase systems MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us. All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position #J-18808-Ljbffr MAU Workforce Solutions