What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician – programming and building PLC panels position at Gables Search Group?
Multinational company with a significant market share in their industry and a positive work environment has an opening for a Controls Technician on the day shift in the Fairburn, GA area. The Controls Technician will be involved in cell design, controls integration, and installation of automated equipment. Responsibilities include constructing PLC panels, programming them, and ensuring they are operational.
- Pneumatics: Installation of air logic controls from blueprints or schematics.
- Hydraulic: Diagnostic work on hydraulic circuits comprising various components like check valves, accumulators, cylinders, and more.
- Troubleshooting PLC systems using a computer interface.
- Installing, programming, or fixing programmable controllers and robot controllers.
- Utilizing fabrication equipment knowledge for maintenance tasks.
- Operating equipment or supervising equipment operation.
- Examining and categorizing equipment events.
- Collaborating with engineers and production teams to achieve desired outcomes.
- Performing preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
- Repairing machine controls, systems, and tools when necessary.
- Disassembling and re-assembling equipment for repairs or part replacements.
- Training others on equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
The position is based in Fairburn, GA, with competitive hourly wages, overtime pay at time and a half, comprehensive company benefits, and a matching 401K program.
Required qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in PLC programming and ladder logic troubleshooting.
- Experience in panel building and electrical work.
- Some background in robotics.
- Knowledge of safety circuit integration.
- Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.