What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Aegis Worldwide?
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.
Salary : $38 - $48