Automation Technician
Job Description
- Back Half Nights (BHN)
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
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)
