Automation/Maintenance Technician

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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8 days ago

Job Description

Automation/Maintenance Technician

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to support and optimize automated manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and improving automation systems to maximize uptime, efficiency, quality, and production output.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic diagrams, and technical drawings.
  • Perform routine diagnostics, inspections, and preventive maintenance on automated equipment.
  • Program and modify PLC and HMI systems to support manufacturing process improvements.
  • Identify and implement automation improvements that increase efficiency, capacity, quality, and reliability.
  • Commission, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and process control systems.
  • Assist with the design, installation, and startup of new automation equipment and systems.
  • Perform low-voltage electrical wiring and support mechanical automation projects.
  • Monitor system performance and maintain accurate documentation and engineering records.
  • Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, production, and vendor partners to resolve issues and support operations.

Qualifications

  • Technical certificate or degree, or equivalent combination of education and automation maintenance experience.
  • Experience maintaining automated manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, robotics, and industrial control systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues.
  • Experience programming and modifying PLC/HMI systems.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, and ladder logic diagrams.
  • Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Technical Skills

  • PLC programming and troubleshooting (Studio 5000 or similar)
  • FactoryTalk View or equivalent HMI software
  • AutoCAD and technical documentation
  • Industrial automation and process control systems


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Numbers & Facts

LocationSALT LAKE CITY, UT

Skills

  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Wiringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industrial Roboticsunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Ladder Logicunmatched
  • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Production Volumeunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched

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