D-Shift Automation Technician

EVCO Plastics•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

As an Automation Technician, you will maintain and support plant automation and controls to help keep production running smoothly. The role is intended to limit unplanned downtime, improve repeatability, and provide a fast response to equipment and programming needs. The position works D Shift: 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Wednesday through Friday and every other Saturday. At the start of the shift, review production status, open items, and handoff notes from the prior crew. Alternate between the production floor and control areas to confirm equipment behavior, verify program versions, and ensure recent changes are performing as expected. When disruptions occur, troubleshoot step by step by observing symptoms and checking signals, while sharing clear updates so operations can plan around recovery. Before shift end, document findings, changes, and items to monitor on the next run. The company is a plastics manufacturer focused on strategic engineering and innovation. It emphasizes employee learning and development, competitive compensation and benefits, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Experience with robotics and automation.
PLC programming experience.
Experience with PC design software.
Mechanical and electrical experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot automation and controls issues.
Complete routine preventive maintenance.
Make focused adjustments to improve automation performance.
Document program and equipment changes.
Partner with technicians and engineering to restore safe, stable operation.
Review production status, open items, and handoff notes from the prior crew.
Confirm equipment behavior and verify program versions and recent changes.
Communicate clear updates during disruptions so operations can plan around recovery.
Record findings, changes, and items to monitor before the shift ends.