Job Title: Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

This position is for a 3rd shift Automation Technician, responsible for maintaining and supporting product-specific automated work cells to minimize downtime and optimize productivity. The shift runs from Sunday to Thursday, 11 PM to 7 AM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support automated work cells to minimize downtime.
• Respond to downtime situations promptly to restore machine functionality.
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated work cells and document maintenance activities.
• Evaluate and identify potential future maintenance needs and issues.
• Conduct process verification procedures on automated work cells.
• Follow process deviation procedures when changing parameters.

Essential Skills

• Familiarity with automation equipment troubleshooting and repair, primarily mechanical.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC Controllers and Siemens Controllers.
• Proficiency in editing, troubleshooting, and performing crash recovery on Staubli or Fanuc robotics.
• 5-7 years of experience in maintenance and preventative maintenance on automation equipment.
• 5-7 years of experience in editing and programming PLCs.
• 5-7 years of experience working with robotics equipment and end-of-arm tooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electrical troubleshooting would be an advantage.
• Experience in hydraulic repair.
• PLC programming proficiency.
• Robot programming skills.
• Leadership experience in managing a team of automation technicians for at least 5 years.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-paced company in the vibrations industry, where innovation and productivity are at the forefront. Enjoy the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and robotics while contributing to a dynamic and exciting work environment.

Work Environment

This role is set in a production manufacturing environment requiring occasional use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes. The company is fast-paced, ensuring a stimulating and engaging workplace.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 GRAND RAPIDS,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.