Job Description

Automation Technician

Schedule Options

• Back Half Nights (BHN)

Overview

If you’ve worked with industrial automation, robotics, or conveyor systems and are ready to take the next step, this is a role that actually offers real growth.

Our client is expanding operations and hiring Automation Technicians to support highly automated production equipment. This is a hands on role working with PLC driven systems, robotics, and advanced material handling equipment in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a basic maintenance position. You will work alongside engineers and experienced technicians to troubleshoot, improve, and optimize automation systems that keep production running.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC controlled automation systems
• Maintain and support industrial robots, conveyors, sensors, and motor controls
• Diagnose and resolve issues with VFDs, drives, and electrical control panels
• Partner with automation engineers on system improvements and optimization
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated production lines
• Respond to equipment downtime and drive root cause analysis

What We’re Looking For

We are targeting technicians with experience in automated environments, not just general maintenance.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Single and Three Phase Power
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• High Voltage Systems
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Fanuc, Mitsubishi)
• Vision System
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Kuka, Fanuc, ABB)