Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and optimizing automated warehouse equipment, ensuring high reliability and minimal downtime. You will perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance on a variety of electro-mechanical systems, troubleshoot complex automation and controls issues, and use structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring failures. The position requires hands-on work with conveyors, servo motors, pneumatics, PLCs, and industrial control systems, as well as thorough documentation of all maintenance activities in a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance on automated warehouse equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment failures to quickly restore functionality.
• Modify equipment settings and operational parameters to optimize performance, throughput, and reliability.
• Diagnose automation and controls issues using PLC diagnostics, HMIs, industrial networking tools, electrical schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis (RCA), PDCA, and other problem-solving methodologies to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Analyze equipment performance trends to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment history, root causes, and corrective actions in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Partner with equipment suppliers during troubleshooting, warranty support, and equipment improvement activities.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on servo motors and associated control systems.
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, including drives, belts, sensors, and related components.
• Service and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs) and related control equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems to ensure proper operation of automated equipment.
• Work safely at elevated heights up to 40 meters (131 feet) as required by the facility and equipment layout.

Essential Skills

• 5–7 years of experience as a maintenance technician in an automated or industrial environment.
• Proven experience working on conveyor systems, including maintenance and repair.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical domains.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical and mechatronics systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain servo motors and associated control equipment.
• Practical knowledge of pneumatic systems, including maintenance and fault finding.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting PLCs and automation control systems.
• Ability to use PLC diagnostics, HMIs, industrial networking tools, and electrical schematics for problem resolution.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Capability to perform structured root cause analysis (RCA) and PDCA problem-solving.
• Competence in documenting work accurately in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Comfort working at heights up to 40 meters (131 feet).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electro-mechanical or mechatronics disciplines.
• Experience partnering with equipment suppliers for troubleshooting, warranty support, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with automation-related manufacturer documentation and technical manuals.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data and trends to drive reliability improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Why Work Here?

You will join a modern, highly automated operation that values technical expertise, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement. The environment offers exposure to advanced automation technologies and complex material handling systems, providing strong opportunities for professional growth and skill development. The team culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, enabling you to contribute meaningfully while expanding your technical capabilities over time.

Work Environment

This role is based in an automated warehouse environment with extensive conveyor systems, servo-driven equipment, pneumatic components, PLC-controlled machinery, HMIs, and VFDs. You will initially work on an administrative day shift until approximately March/April 2027 to become fully trained and integrated into the operation. After this period, you will move to a 12-hour shift schedule, with positions available on both day and night shifts (2 technicians on day shift and 2 technicians on night shift). The work involves hands-on maintenance activities in an industrial setting and requires comfort working at heights up to 40 meters (131 feet).

This is a Permanent position based out of South Chesterfield, VA.

The pay range for this position is $76648.00 - $76648.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Paid Parental Leave Caregiver Leave Healthcare Coverage Life and Disability Mental Health & Wellness Paid Time Off:

This is a fully onsite position in South Chesterfield,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.