Automation Technician | 3rd Shift

Title: Automation Technician
Location: Salem, MA
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift : Night Shift 
Compensation: $40-50/hr
Benefits: Full range of benefits offered
Must have Skill Set: 

• 2+ years of hands-on automation or industrial controls experience
• Strong PLC troubleshooting, programming, and ladder logic knowledge
• Experience with industrial networks, HMIs, and automated equipment
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Overview:

Job Duties: 

• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial communication networks and assist with network design for new equipment and production lines.
• Maintain PLC programming computers, software, backups, and related automation documentation.
• Support maintenance technicians with PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic interpretation, and automation best practices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic palletizing systems, including Yaskawa robots.
• Install, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment in accordance with engineering and safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance of plant machinery, equipment, and building systems as needed.
• Identify automation and equipment issues and implement solutions to reduce production downtime.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and maintain accurate equipment records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance and production environment.
• Provide occasional schedule flexibility, overtime, or weekend support based on production needs.

Qualifications: 

• 2–3 years of experience in automation, industrial controls, electrical maintenance, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, programming, and ladder logic.
• Experience with industrial networking, HMIs, equipment interfaces, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Robotics or automated palletizing experience preferred; Yaskawa experience is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation-related equipment.
• Experience using preventive maintenance software and maintaining equipment records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and operating instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to train and support maintenance personnel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Willingness to work overnight hours with flexibility for overtime and occasional weekend coverage.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.