Automation Maintenance Technician

Employee Workplace; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician in Leola, PA to support electrical systems, PLCs, and automated equipment in a modern production environment.

The role involves troubleshooting and repairing industrial automation, maintaining PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, and supporting upgrades and commissioning with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Automation Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and ladder logic.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of HMI, SCADA, controls, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial automation, electrical, and control systems.
• Diagnose and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA-controlled equipment.
• Troubleshoot 24V DC to 480V AC electrical systems.
• Repair motors, sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, servo systems, and starters.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Support equipment installations, automation upgrades, startups, and commissioning.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to equipment downtime and restore operations safely and efficiently.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

HMI/SCADA

Ladder logic

Job description

Location: Leola, PA

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00/hour (Based on Experience & Education)

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Take your industrial automation career to the next level with a growing manufacturing company investing millions in facility upgrades and new technology.

We're seeking a skilled Automation Maintenance Technician to support electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment in a modern production environment.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial automation, electrical, and control systems
• Diagnose and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA-controlled equipment
• Troubleshoot 24V DC to 480V AC electrical systems
• Repair motors, sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, servo systems, and starters
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• Support equipment installations, automation upgrades, startups, and commissioning
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to equipment downtime and restore operations safely and efficiently

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Automation Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and ladder logic
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in industrial manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of HMI, SCADA, controls, and industrial communication networks
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Experience with electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance