Automation Technician

Job Title: Traveling Automation Technician

Job Description

This role requires a Traveling Automation Technician to work on parcel and sorting machines at client sites. The candidate will need to travel extensively and perform a variety of technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work on parcel and sorting machines at client sites.

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and service.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment necessary for field service.

• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections.

• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and inspection processes.

• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Familiarity with construction and conveyer systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification.

Why Work Here?

This is a great opportunity with lots of room for growth and excellent benefits. Employees will have the chance to travel across the US to service large client sites such as Amazon, USPS, and UPS. The company offers a supportive and dynamic environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued.

Work Environment

Candidates will work in small teams of about five members, with the potential for larger teams as projects expand. The role involves extensive travel and work at various client sites. The work environment emphasizes safety, collaboration, and hands-on technical tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 Danbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.