PLC & Automation Technician

Position

Automation/Control Systems Technician – Nucor Warehouse Systems, Monroe, GA

Monroe, GA, United States

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing PLC‑based control systems, supporting automation equipment, and ensuring safety compliance.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-based control systems, including I/O, field devices, sensors, and actuators
• Diagnose electrical, control, and automation-related equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Monitor, adjust, and optimize PLC logic to support production performance and quality
• Support startup, commissioning, and debugging of new automation equipment and process improvements
• Maintain and update HMI screens, alarms, and data collection systems
• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems, and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation and electrical systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC programs, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to resolve downtime issues
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout, arc flash, and energized work procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and change control for PLC programs and automation systems

Safety is critical; candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• 1‑2 years of experience supporting industrial PLC and automation systems in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major PLC platform (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)
• Experience with HMIs, sensors (photoeye, proximity, analog), and other safety devices
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and schematics is a must
• Must be able to work rotational shifts; overtime, weekends, and holidays

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, or servo applications
• Knowledge of safety PLCs, machine safety standards, and guarding systems
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
• Experience supporting automated roll forming, conveyors, paint lines, or similar equipment
• NFPA 70E, OSHA, or automation‑related certifications

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance; 401K and Roth accounts; profit sharing; pay‑for‑performance bonuses; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; stock program; scholarships.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.