Automation Technician
Aerotek
**Job Title: Automation Technician**
**Job Description**
+ We are seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join our team
+ This role involves working closely with Automation Engineers to ensure that equipment is operating according to specifications
+ The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, debugging, start-up, and programming of automated equipment and upgrades
**Responsibilities**
+ Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure existing equipment is running in accordance to specifications
+ Troubleshoot, debug, start-up, and program automated equipment and upgrades
+ Serve as the technical expert for electrical circuits, program logic controls, vision inspection, and automation
+ Coordinate the development and maintenance of effective maintenance specifications and preventative maintenance programs
+ Participate in the design of automated machines, equipment, systems, devices, and fixtures
+ Recommend equipment improvements and manufacturing methods
+ Assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems
+ Support maintenance with equipment repairs in the event of a failure
+ Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to optimize equipment performance
+ Assist in executing Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for equipment changes
+ Maintain flexibility for off-shift availability and representation
**Essential Skills**
+ 2+ years of experience as an Automation Technician working on controls
+ Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer-focused
+ Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing, and equipment principles
+ Familiar with HMI and able to diagnose issues by connecting a laptop
+ Proficient in PLC programming, particularly with RSLogix
+ Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems, wiring, and making minor adjustments
+ Able to read blueprints and schematics
+ Capable of low voltage wiring (120V) and resolving wiring issues in panels
**Shifts**
Openings on multiple shifts
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 10, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
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