Automation & Controls Technician — Growth, Benefits & On‑Site

Australia-Employment; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA options

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differential

On-demand pay access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Automation and Controls Technician in Lathrop, CA to troubleshoot, program and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotics, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in industrial automation, strong schematic skills, and a collaborative approach. This full-time, on-site position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and extensive benefits including health, 401(k), PTO,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• ≥2 years in industrial automation, controls or electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC systems, preferably Allen-Bradley.
• Strong background with HMIs, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation and electrical controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting upgrades, commissioning and safety compliance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment in fast-paced plants.
• Collaborative, safety-focused mindset; willing to work cross-functionally.
• Beckhoff, Fanuc robotics or vision systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Maintain HMIs, VFDs, robotic equipment.
• Diagnose electrical systems, wiring, sensors, instrumentation.
• Interpret electrical schematics and technical docs.
• Support automation upgrades and capital projects.
• Assist with equipment commissioning and startup activities.
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance per company standards and FDA requirements.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams during troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

HMI & VFD experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff controls

Fanuc robotics

Vision systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Automation and Controls Technician in Lathrop, CA to troubleshoot, program and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotics, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in industrial automation, strong schematic skills, and a collaborative approach. This full-time, on-site position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and extensive benefits including health, 401(k), PTO,