Automation Technician

Automation Technician

We are seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join our team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing automated equipment, ensuring its efficient operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Automation Engineers to ensure equipment runs according to specifications, involving troubleshooting, debugging, start-up, and programming of automated equipment and upgrades
• Serve as a 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 for all equipment
• Participate with the automation team in the design of automated machines, equipment, systems, devices, and fixtures to support assembly requirements
• Recommend improvements to equipment and manufacturing methods
• Assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems
• Support maintenance with equipment repairs in case of failures
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering to optimize equipment performance
• Assist Automation Engineers in executing Engineering Change Requests for equipment changes
• Be flexible for off-shift availability as needed

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as an Automation Technician, specifically working on controls
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with HMI, Logic Vision systems, and making minor adjustments
• Capability to perform low voltage wiring (120V) and resolve wiring issues in panels.

Shifts

• Openings on all shifts

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Warren, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 27, 2025.