2+ years of experience with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens), including SCADA log analysis and troubleshooting.
Ability to perform repairs, fault finding, and train others
Other Requirements:
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain Airport ID badge
Certified/Licensed Electrician
PLC programming or code-reading experience
Position Details:
Full-time; 24/7 operations; overtime common; Shift flexibility is a plus.
Occasional international travel for training
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
No supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands:
Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 120 lbs), climbing, working at heights, and accessing confined spaces. Requires standing, walking, bending, and use of tools.
Work Environment:
Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying weather conditions. Work areas include package handling facilities or a warehouse environment. Fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Other Duties:
Responsibilities may change as needed. Reasonable accommodations provided where applicable.
Additional Information
Job Title
Controls Support Technician Il
Job Description
As a Controls Support Technician, you will support operations and maintenance of the parcel handling system at an Air Freight Facility. You will perform emergency, preventive, and corrective electro-mechanical and basic PLC maintenance, resolve system errors, clear jams, and handle manual encoding and load corrections. You ensure systems operate efficiently and remain in optimal condition.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and basic PLC issues in automated systems
Perform PLC/VFD diagnostics, parameter adjustments, backups, and version control
Conduct inspections, preventive/corrective and emergency maintenance; manage spare parts
Execute maintenance using diagrams, manuals, and testing tools
Maintain reports, service records, and parts usage
Resolve sortation system errors and conveyor automation malfunctions.
Respond to alarms, service calls, and system faults
Clear jams quickly to restore operations
Follow safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out
Utilize safe work practices to troubleshoot/repair electrical issues, and perform mechanical repairs as well.
Maintain clean and safe work areas
Support system optimization and assist team as needed
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Proactive, team-oriented, and customer-focused
Strong communication, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Safety awareness and ability to work under pressure
Organized, disciplined, and results-driven
Able to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer and equipment knowledge
Vanderlande · Atlanta