Industrial Controls Technician

Maverick Tech

McDonough, GA

Pay: $35-$46/hr

Shift: Full time

**Role Summary**

We are seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to manage the maintenance and troubleshooting of automated production systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, and production departments to resolve electrical and control-related issues, restore operational status to machinery, and determine the root causes of frequent downtime.

**Primary Duties**

• Identify and resolve issues with PLC-based systems, HMIs, VFDs, servos, sensors, and control panels.
• Utilize diagnostic software, electrical diagrams, and multimeters to track faults within control logic and wiring to improve system reliability.
• Repair and analyze electrical components including motors, relays, contactors, and encoders to ensure consistent machine performance.
• Participate in the installation, commissioning, and functional testing of new equipment to support production goals.
• Manage authorized updates to PLC and HMI systems while ensuring all documentation and program backups remain accurate.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and record repairs to help the team minimize future equipment failures.
• Maintain a secure working environment by strictly adhering to all electrical safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures.

**Essential Requirements**

• Minimum of two years of practical experience in industrial electrical or controls troubleshooting within a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in using PLC software to evaluate logic, verify I/O status, and pinpoint equipment malfunctions.
• Competence in interpreting electrical schematics and utilizing multimeters to isolate and fix circuit faults.
• Demonstrated history of repairing industrial electrical hardware such as drives, motors, sensors, and various control circuits.
• Ability to effectively relay technical findings and repair requirements to both maintenance and production personnel.

**Desired Qualifications**

• Formal education, such as a degree or certificate, in mechatronics, electrical technology, or industrial automation.
• Working knowledge of Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms and their corresponding HMI software.
• Practical experience performing minor modifications to PLC or HMI programming.
• Understanding of industrial communication networks like PROFINET or EtherNet/IP.
• Background working with automated assembly systems, machine vision, or robotics.

Core competencies required for this position include:

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• HMI Troubleshooting
• Industrial Control Systems
• PLC Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics Reading

Technologies and equipment you will utilize:

• HMI
• PLC
• VFD