Controls/PLC Technician

Controls/PLC Technician

Location: Newnan, GA (Southwest Atlanta area)

Schedule: Day Shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 / hour

About the Role

Join an industry-leading manufacturer with a strong workplace culture as a Controls Technician. In this role, you will help design cells, integrate automated equipment, and build, program, and commission PLC panels to support efficient facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation & PLCs: Configure, program, and repair PLCs and robot controllers; build and troubleshoot PLC panels using ladder logic.

• Maintenance & Repair: Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machine controls, systems, and tools; conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose electrical circuits, safety circuits, air logic controls, and hydraulic systems (check valves, accumulators, flow/directional controls).

• Production Support: Collaborate with engineers and production teams to maximize output, analyze equipment issues, and train operators on equipment setup and servicing.

Qualifications

Required:

• 6+ years of controls or industrial maintenance experience

• Demonstrated experience with PLC programming and ladder logic troubleshooting

• Hands-on experience with panel building, electrical troubleshooting, and safety circuit integration

Preferred:

• Exposure to robotic systems

• Hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay: $40.00 – $45.00/hr

• Full Benefits: Including Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, PTO, and 401(k) with company match

salary: $83,200 - $93,600 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required:

• 6+ years of controls or industrial maintenance experience

• Demonstrated experience with PLC programming and ladder logic troubleshooting

• Hands-on experience with panel building, electrical troubleshooting, and safety circuit integration

Preferred:

• Exposure to robotic systems

• Hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting experience

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 40lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• PLC Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• Configure PLCs (3 years of experience is required)
• Troubleshooting Ladder Logic (3 years of experience is required)
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electronic Maintenance
• Panel Building (4 years of experience is required)
• PLC programming
• Electrical Maintenance (480V) (4 years of experience is required)
• Safety Circuit Integration

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.