Automation Technician (Factory Automation / 12-Hour Shift / AWS + OT)

WOLA RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS (13th Month Bonus)

Medical & Dental Benefits

Annual Leave

Company-Arranged Transportation

Career Development Opportunities

Shift allowances

Job summary

WOLA RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Automation Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement of production automation equipment.

The successful candidate will ensure equipment reliability, minimise production downtime and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through collaboration with production, engineering and other departments. Working on a 12-hour day/night shift roster (7:00 AM–7:00 PM; 7:00 PM–7:00 AM), you will perform preventive

Qualifications

• Minimum NTC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in engineering-related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with factory automation and maintenance.
• Experience with automated equipment and preventive maintenance.
• Willing to work 12-hour day or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of production automation machines and peripheral equipment.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Diagnose machine faults and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support for machine vision systems and automated production equipment.
• Respond to unexpected breakdowns during shifts and maintain records of faults and repairs.
• Assist with automation integration, equipment installation and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve productivity and yield.
• Document maintenance tasks and shift handovers accurately.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Independence and initiative

Education

NTC/Higher NITEC or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Machine vision systems

Pneumatic systems

Industrial robotics

PLC programming

Job description

Our client, an established high-tech manufacturing company in Singapore, is seeking Automation Technicians to support the maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement of production automation equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimising production downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of production automation machines and peripheral equipment.

• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) to ensure optimal equipment performance.

• Diagnose machine faults and implement corrective actions to minimise production downtime.

• Provide technical support for machine vision systems and automated production equipment.

• Respond promptly to unexpected machine breakdowns during assigned shifts.

• Maintain accurate records of machine faults, repair activities, maintenance tasks and shift handovers.

• Support automation integration, equipment installation and improvement projects.

• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend preventive measures.

• Collaborate with production, engineering and other departments to improve productivity and production yield.

• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Minimum NTC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Plastic Technology or other engineering-related disciplines.

• Hands-on experience in factory automation, production equipment maintenance or industrial machinery troubleshooting.

• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and preventive maintenance.

• Knowledge of machine vision systems, robotics, sensors or pneumatic systems is advantageous.

• Experience in PLC programming or plastic injection moulding is an added advantage.

• Good troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

• Willing to work permanent 12-hour day or night shifts.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: S$1,800 – S$2,600/month

• Day Shift Allowance: S$10 per shift

• Night Shift Allowance: S$20 per shift

• Attendance Allowance: S$100/month

• Overtime Pay (subject to applicable regulations and actual overtime hours worked)

• AWS (13th Month Bonus)

• Medical Insurance & Dental Benefits

• Annual Leave

• Company-Arranged Transportation

• Career Development Opportunities

Working Hours

12-Hour Shift | 3-4-4-3 Roster

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Shift assignments according to operational requirements.