Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Automation TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join our team on the 2nd shift. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing automated equipment, ensuring its efficient operation.

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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 480V troubleshooting.
• Experience in programming from scratch.
• Relevant schooling or certifications alongside 5+ years of hands-on experience in an automotive plant setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a motivated team in a newly renovated plant with exciting growth opportunities. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401K match program, vacation and sick days, and a gym reimbursement program.

Work Environment

Work in a newly established technical center and manufacturing facility, transitioning equipment to Michigan. The environment includes state-of-the-art electrical setups, CNC machining lines, conveyors, carousel assembly equipment, and robotic weld cells. The position involves a shift premium for off-shifts and the opportunity for overtime during production ramp-up.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, Michigan.

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 Eastpointe,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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