Job Title: Automation Technician

Job Description

As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical and automation systems. Your role will involve diagnosing and repairing electrical issues on production equipment, including motors, drives, sensors, and PLCs. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and other automated controls, as well as assist in programming and updating control systems as needed. Maintaining and repairing high-speed printing presses and associated machinery will also be part of your duties.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical and automation systems.Diagnose and repair electrical issues on production equipment, including motors, drives, sensors, and PLCs.Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and other automated controls.Assist in programming and updating control systems as needed.Maintain and repair high-speed printing presses and associated machinery.Ensure proper functioning of electrical panels, wiring, and safety devices.Handle daily passdowns and work orders with CMMS.Prioritize maintaining production machinery over preventive maintenance, work orders, and projects.Perform daily/midshift checks and preventive maintenance on weighing systems, compressors, compactors, chillers, and HVAC.Troubleshoot and repair electrical components such as prox switches, limit switches, relay switches, and circuits.

Essential Skills

5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or production environments strongly preferred.3+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or printing environment.Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), VFDs, and industrial automation systems.Knowledge of robotics or advanced automation systems.Electrical experience with 3-phase systems, basic PLC troubleshooting knowledge, and ability to work with VFDs.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment or equivalent experience preferred.High-speed packaging experience would be ideal.Any industry experience in manufacturing would be considered.Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical repairs.

Why Work Here?

We offer a 6% match on 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with 2.5% quarterly bonuses and a 5% yearly bonus based on salary. Employees enjoy 32 hours of PTO, two weeks' vacation per calendar year, paid holidays, and participation in company cookouts and appreciation events. The work culture is supportive and inclusive, with a climate-controlled environment that ensures comfort and safety.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 7am to 5:30pm, with a shift to Monday to Thursday during the slow season. The facility is clean, temperature-controlled, and well-spaced, ensuring a comfortable working environment. Some machinery can be loud, requiring the use of hearing protection and protective eyewear. The dress code includes jeans or work pants and a t-shirt or polo, with steel toes required on the production floor. Breaks include two 15-minute paid breaks and a 1-hour unpaid lunch, with flexible timing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Collierville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Collierville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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