**Job Title: Automation Technician** **Job Description** An esteemed glass manufacturing facility is seeking an Automation Technician to join its maintenance department. This role is a long-term contract aimed at maintaining operational efficiency and facilitating the eventual shutdown of the location in December 2026. The position operates on a 1st shift, with hours from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and offers opportunities for overtime. **Responsibilities** + Perform electrical troubleshooting in the assigned manufacturing area, including programming and troubleshooting PLCs, Servos, and robotics to eliminate downtime. + Manage machine vision systems effectively. + Collaborate with team members to complete continuous improvement activities using Six Sigma methodologies. + Assist in HMI troubleshooting, upgrading, and installation. + Execute project work including robot upgrades, PLC upgrades, and equipment upgrades as required. + Fulfill other duties as assigned by management. **Essential Skills** + Demonstrated experience in manufacturing maintenance and electrical troubleshooting. + Proficiency in mechanical maintenance and control circuit operations. + Expertise in programming and automation systems. + Knowledge of controls engineering, particularly Fanuc and pneumatics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Applicable degree and/or an associate degree with 8+ years of experience handling complex automation equipment. + Strong technical knowledge to program controls, preferably using Modicon controls. + Experience with Six Sigma for process improvement is preferred. + Knowledge of glass cutting, edging, and bending for the automotive industry is beneficial. + Effective communication skills to interact with operators, peers, management, and vendors. + Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve mechanical problems, organize and share information. + Capacity to work independently and manage projects within established timelines. **Why Work Here?** This position offers a high pay rate for 27 months, providing a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to significant operational goals. Employees benefit from Aerotek's employee value proposition and comprehensive benefits. **Work Environment** The role is based in a large glass manufacturing facility, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It involves working within a downsized maintenance department, currently composed of 20 technicians. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Crestline, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $70.00/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 Crestline,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.