Automation Technician

Reliance One, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance One is seeking an Automation Technician for a Greensboro, NC client, offering on-site work with a strong focus on PLC programming, robotics, and industrial maintenance. The role requires hands-on expertise across PLC platforms, servo systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and schematic interpretation.

The candidate should be comfortable with travel up to 30% and overtime as needed; prior experience with Mitsubishi PLCs and robotics is highly valued. An associate degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or equipment installation and debugging experience.
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with the ability to read, write, and modify logic.
• Mitsubishi PLC experience preferred; Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, and similar platforms will also be considered.
• Experience with servo motion controllers.
• Experience with relay logic, including wiring and troubleshooting.
• Robotics programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Hydraulic and/or pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Availability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and shutdown periods as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Servo motion controllers

Relay logic troubleshooting

Robotics troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Overtime flexibility

Travel availability

Education

Technical associate degree or higher

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN | GREENSBORO, NC | $55–$60/HOUR

Reliance One is recruiting an experienced Automation Technician for one of our clients in Greensboro, North Carolina.

If your background includes industrial automation, PLC programming, robotics, servo systems, and equipment troubleshooting, this opportunity offers the chance to put that experience to work in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Pay: $55–$60/hour

Schedule: On-site

Travel: Up to 30% domestic and international travel

WHAT YOU BRING

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment OR equipment installation and debugging experience
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on PLC programming experience with the ability to read, write, and modify logic
• Mitsubishi PLC experience preferred; Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Omron, and similar platforms will also be considered
• Experience with servo motion controllers
• Experience with relay logic, including wiring and troubleshooting
• Robotics programming and troubleshooting experience
• Hydraulic and/or pneumatic troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Availability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and shutdown periods as needed
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

ADDED BONUS

• Technical associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience
• Pre‑production setup experience
• Experience with production processes, including Standardized Work (STW) and Job Instruction Sheets (JIS)
• Experience gathering and analyzing quality data from multiple sources
• New plant or facility startup experience
• High‑volume production experience in a clean‑room environment

WHO WILL DO WELL IN THIS ROLE?

Someone who enjoys being hands‑on with equipment and isn't limited to one area of automation. We're looking for a technician who can move comfortably between PLCs, robotics, electrical systems, servo controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting to help get equipment running—and keep it running.

Reliance One is hiring for one of our clients in Greensboro, and we'd love to hear from experienced automation and industrial maintenance professionals interested in learning more.

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Reliance One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.