Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

McDonough, United States | Posted on 09/30/2026

Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 7:00 PM-7:00 AM | 2-2-3 schedule

Compensation: $38-$44/hour + shift premiums

Employment: Full-Time

OpTalent is partnering with a large, highly automated manufacturing and distribution operation in McDonough, GA to recruit an experienced Automation Technician
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This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced automation professional who can troubleshoot complex electrical, PLC, robotic,controls and material-handling systems in a high-volume 24/7 operation.

You will serve as a technical resource for complex equipment issues while working closely with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations into improve equipment reliability, uptime and throughput.

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors,drives, transformers, control panels and power distribution.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
• TroubleshootPLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, encoders and networked controls.
• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic systems, automated sortation, conveyors, AMRs and automated packaging equipment.
• Readand interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Conductroot cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, throughput, reliability andOEE.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades and engineering projects.
• Workwith Engineering, Operations, vendors and other technical teams to resolve complex issues.
• Mentorand support other maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and technical best practices.
• Maintaina strong focus on safety, including proper LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Provide support during occasional after-hours and weekend requirements.

• 5-7+years of industrial maintenance experience
  , with a strong focus on automation and controls.
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs
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• Industrial electrical experience, including systems up to 480V.
• Experience with robotics, automated material handling, conveyors or other highly automated equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Abilityto read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic and technical documentation.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, HMIs, sensors and industrial controls.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Abilityto work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics,Industrial Automation or a related field is preferred.

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Comprehensive benefits and paid time off
• Opportunity to join a large, established operation with significant automation and technical investment