Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Technician

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Shifts Available: Night Shift

Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Automation Technician to join a growing team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in supporting plant automation systems and ensuring optimal performance and uptime of processing and packaging equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of factory automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of robotic packaging equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical control circuits, including both AC and DC systems and facility wiring.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards across all work performed.
• Accurately document maintenance activities and update system logs.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in automation troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance—preferably within the food processing and packaging industry.
• Strong understanding of control systems and factory automation components.
• Solid experience with electrical diagnostics and working with live electrical circuits.
• Familiarity with robotic packaging systems and their troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, electrical diagrams, and manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on 1st or 3rd shift, including some weekends or holidays as needed.