Job Title: Automation Technician
Job Description
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
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 20, 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.
