Job Title: Automation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an Automation Technician responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and systems. The role includes designing and implementing basic modifications, participating in new equipment design, and training others. This position requires documenting repair and maintenance activities, performing daily system checks, and ensuring all quality checks are functioning properly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems to resolve problems.

• Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.

• Dismantle, inspect, and overhaul equipment as required by preventive maintenance programs and production schedules.

• Document repair and maintenance activities and quality checks.

• Participate in the design of new equipment.

• Train others on job duties, including external molders.

• Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are operating correctly.

• Perform required housekeeping, keeping all Secondary Operations storage areas organized.

• Continuously maintain and advance skill levels by attending seminars and vendor training.

• Develop proficiency in machining and fabrication, including MIG and TIG welding, drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operation.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of SQF and GMP procedures.

• Proficiency in PLC programming, maintenance electrical, and maintenance mechanics.

• Experience with robotics and mechanical systems.

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and PLC systems.

• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Knowledge of measuring instruments such as scale, micrometer, and caliper.

• Ability to work from mechanical prints and electrical schematics.

• Completion of fork truck training and ability to operate fork trucks safely.

• High school education or equivalent.

• Basic computer operation skills with current software operating systems and programs.

• Ability to distinguish color and pass the EnChroma test for color blindness.

Why Work Here?

Join a global leader committed to creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We value continuous learning and provide opportunities to advance your skills through seminars and training. Our work environment is clean, climate-controlled, and supportive of your professional growth.

Work Environment

This position operates in a clean and climate-controlled environment. The role involves using advanced technologies and equipment, including MIG and TIG welding, drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operations. Employees are expected to maintain an organized workspace and adhere to safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $66560.00/yr.

• Coverage starts the 1st day of the following month after date of hire.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, life, short term disability, accidental death

• Referral program ($500)

• Tuition reimbursement

• PTO/vacation

• 11 paid holidays

10 bonuses per year ($1250 sign on bonus after 6 months, attendance bonus each month for no missed time $200, production every 6/mo $600+, quarter bonus production/housekeeping $250-400

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincolnton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.