Automation Technician
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Posted on:
23-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Automation TechnicianPosition Overview
Shaw Industries is looking for an Automation Technician to troubleshooting maintaining and improving plant automation systems ensuring reliable performance through technical expertise in PLC programming system repairs and preventive measures. The position also supports project management documentation and mentoring while upholding safety and continuous improvement standards.
- TroubleshootAutomation Systemproblems andfacilitatenecessary repairs. Determine cause ofAutomation Systemfailures and take necessary steps to prevent recurrence. Determine if mechanical or electricalconditions exist that causeAutomation Systemfailures and communicate the problem to the proper personnel.
- Responsible for documentation and communication of all newupgradedor revised software programs and communication equipment delivered.
- Responsible for theAutomation Systemsupport during off shift working hours. Should assistance be needed to make off shift repairs contact the proper personnel.
- Willing to work beyond 40 hours if project implementation requires it.This position is eligible for overtime.
- Will be available on call during scheduled times. During the on call timesindividualwill be available to provide advice assistance and physical support if the problem requires.
- Use Six Sigma Tools for continuous improvement.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written with instructions work orders and service manuals.
- Active member of TPM activities and assist other maintenance department personnel as needed
- Manage projects from initial scope development to completion of installation including capital projects
- Must be able to troubleshoot PLC ladder logic in both Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
- Must be able to write ladder logic in both languages
- Must be able to troubleshoot communication issues with equipment in the facility.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and perform all work in a safe manner.
- Comply with procedures found in SMS
- Create maintain and enforce automation and electrical standards for Plant 78
- Coach and mentor Automation Technicians and Electricians
- Comply with Corporate Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy.
- Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Work overtime as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Minimum of High school diploma/GED required
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment maintenance role
- Experience with PLCs programming and electrical work in an industrial setting
- Demonstrate Good Judgement
- Initiate Action
- Adapt and Change
- Coach and Support
- Influence Others
Shaw benefits include:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans
Product discounts for employees
Adoption assistance
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton GA and Cartersville GA locations)
And much more.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift Hrs fall to in punch day Observed Calendar shift starts AMRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
We are approximately 20,000 individuals bound together by a common vision to create a better future, for our customers, for our company, for our people, and for our communities. By combining deep market knowledge with new ways of thinking, we drive innovation into our business and set ... View more
