controls/plc technician.newnan, georgiaposted august 18, 2026 job detailssummary$83,200•$93,600 per yearpermanenthigh schoolcategoryinstallation, maintenance, and repair occupations reference AB_5019456 job details

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 yearshift: Firstwork hours: 7 AM•3:30

PMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilitiesQualifications 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 environmentwearing steel toe shoesworking in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 40lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeSkillsPLC 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 MaintenanceElectronic MaintenancePanel Building (4 years of experience is required)PLC programmingElectrical Maintenance (480V) (4 years of experience is required)Safety Circuit IntegrationQualificationsYears of experience: 4 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad 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: 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.