Electrical Controls Technician

apartmentRandstad placeLithonia calendar_month11/9/24

Are you passionate about programming and automation? We're looking for a talented Controls Technician to join our team! If you have a knack for PLC programming and troubleshooting automated systems, this is the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Do:

Program and troubleshoot control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
Perform routine maintenance on automation equipment to minimize downtime
Assist with system installations, commissioning, and calibration
Collaborate with the team to optimize production and improve processes
Support and train staff on using control systems

What You Bring:

5 plus years of experience in PLC programming and automation
Hands-on experience with control systems like DCS and VFDs
Excellent problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement

Join us and help keep our production running smoothly with cutting-edge automation!

Lithonia, GA
$35-$40/hour
No Degree Required - Experience a MUST HAVE
Second shift (curently 4/10's M-TH) (January will go to 5/8's M-F)
NO WEEKENDS now or in the future
Outstanding team, work life balance

salary: $72,800 - $83,200 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 1:30 AM

education: High School

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Controls Technician for managing and troubleshooting automated control systems used in production environments. (engineering degree not required, but programming and experience is a must)

Programming and Troubleshooting: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control systems, including PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and HMI interfaces (e.g., WonderWare, RSView)

System Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting for control systems to minimize downtime. This includes diagnosing issues with systems like SCRs, VFD motors, and distributed control systems (DCS)

Installation & Commissioning: Assist with the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new control systems, including the calibration of instruments and control devices

Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve control processes, ensure optimal equipment performance

Maintain detailed documentation for all programming changes, provide reports on control system performance

Support training and development of other technical staff or operators on using and troubleshooting control systems

Proficient in PLC and HMI Programming

Programming proficiency in ladder logic and control software

Familiarity with control systems such as SCADA, DCS, and VFDs.

Experience with instrumentation calibration and control hardware debugging

Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues and root cause analysis for downtime events

The essential functions of this role include:

wearing steel toe shoes
working in a non-temperature controlled environment
manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

Electronic Maintenance
Blueprints
Blueprint Reading
Manufacturing
SCADA
DCS
VFDs
PLC Programming
Instrumentation
Problem-Solving
HMI Programming
WonderWare
RSView
Complex Troubleshooting
Continuous Improvement
Installation and Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Automation
System Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
Mechanical Maintenance
Schematics
Technical Drawings
Reporting
Engineering
Documetation
CMMS
Training
Control Systems
Minimize Downtime
Ladder Logic
Control Software
Inspection
Inspecting
Monitoring
Product Inspection
Electrical
Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

Years of experience: 7 years
Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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