Automation Technician

Actalent; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our team in CUDAHY, WI. You will assemble parts and machines, read drawings, and troubleshoot PLCs to ensure functionality and adherence to UL/NEC standards.

The role involves wiring control panels, routing machine cabling, and terminating connections in various electrical components. On-site with flexible hours and a contract-to-hire path.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring control panels.
• 1+ year of PLC troubleshooting and repairing electrical components.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and controls engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and machines per job specifications.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLCs for optimal functionality.
• Assemble, build, and wire industrial control panels to UL/NEC standards.
• Identify components using electrical schematics and BOMs.
• Drill, tap, punch, and cut holes in electrical cabinets.
• Route cabling and terminate connections in motors, transformers, junction boxes, and control devices.
• Print labels and tag wires, cables, devices, and equipment.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain electrical components.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Electrical schematics

Allen-Bradley PLC

Controls engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling parts and machines according to job specifications, ensuring all projects meet the required functionality and appearance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and machines in accordance with job specifications.

• Read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.

• Troubleshoot PLCs to ensure optimal functionality.

• Assemble, build, and wire industrial control panels to UL and NEC standards.

• Identify components using electrical schematics and bills of material.

• Drill, tap, punch, and cut holes in electrical cabinets.

• Route machine cabling and terminate connections in electric motors, transformers, junction boxes, and control devices.

• Print labels and tag all wires, cables, devices, and equipment neatly and properly.

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain electrical components.

• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in PLC troubleshooting (minimum of 1 year).

• Experience in testing and repairing electrical components (minimum of 1 year).

• Ability to read electrical schematics and wire control panels.

• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming.

• Strong knowledge of controls engineering and electrical engineering principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with conveyors and conveyor systems.

• Proficiency in HMI, programming, and automation.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

Work Environment

Work hours are flexible with options of 8 am to 5 pm or 7 am to 4 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CUDAHY, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CUDAHY,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.