What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Technician position at OtterBase?
Job Description Technician / Technologist Location: Detroit, MI Type: Contract to Hire We're looking for a hands-on Technician to support industrial automation equipment, controls, installation, startup, and troubleshooting in manufacturing environments. What You'll Do Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, and automation equipment Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams Use multimeters and diagnostic tools to identify equipment problems Assist with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and testing Support PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, conveyors, panels, and other automation equipment Travel to customer facilities for startup and service work as needed What We're Looking For Industrial maintenance, automation, controls, electrical, field service, or related manufacturing experience Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability Experience reading electrical prints and using diagnostic equipment Comfortable working directly on equipment in a manufacturing environment Ability to learn new systems and work independently Willingness to travel and work additional hours during customer startups Helpful, but not required: Allen Bradley, Siemens, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, industrial networking, conveyors, machine vision, automotive equipment, or control panels. A four-year degree is not required.
Technical training, trade school, military training, an associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience can all be a fit.