Automation Technician

Our client, a manufacturing environment focused on automated production, is seeking an Automation Technician to join their team. As an Automation Technician, you will be supporting day-to-day automation reliability and continuous improvement across production equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills, a hands-on mindset, and the drive to improve safety, quality, and productivity through automation controls.

Job Title: Automation Technician

Location: Lebanon

Pay Range: $25-$30 based on experience

Shift: 6a-2:30p Monday-Friday

What's the Job?

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, robotic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to keep automated equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications to support production requirements and improve machine performance.
• Support robotic systems through troubleshooting, teaching, adjustment, and optimization to reduce downtime and improve output.
• Diagnose machine faults using electrical schematics, ladder logic, technical manuals, and diagnostic software.
• Install, configure, and maintain sensors, encoders, VFDs, servo drives, and other control devices, including machine startups, commissioning, changeovers, and validations.

What's Needed?

• Technologically inclined with automation experience and hands-on machine troubleshooting capability.
• Experience programming and supporting automated systems such as CNC machines, lasers, robotic arms, and related control software.
• Ability to create/modify robot paths or movements and resolve programming issues using software interfaces.
• Comfort integrating robotic equipment into production and optimizing performance based on real-world results.
• CAD experience (required skill: CAD) to support documentation and equipment-related work.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a plant environment where your automation expertise directly impacts safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to solve problems and improve reliability.
• Build technical depth across PLC/HMI, robotics, sensors, drives, and electrical control systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Be a technical resource for automation-related issues with moderate supervision and clear opportunities to grow.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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