Automation Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k)

Short term disability

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician for a manufacturing environment focused on automated production. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLC/HMI, robotics, sensors, and drives to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, optimization of machine performance, and collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Automation experience with hands-on troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Experience with CNC machines, lasers, or robotic arms integration.
• Ability to modify robot paths and resolve programming issues.
• CAD experience to support documentation and equipment work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, robotic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications to support production requirements and improve machine performance.
• Support robotic systems through troubleshooting, teaching, adjustment, and optimization to reduce downtime and improve output.
• Diagnose machine faults using electrical schematics, ladder logic, technical manuals, and diagnostic software.
• Install, configure, and maintain sensors, encoders, VFDs, servo drives, and other control devices, including machine startups, commissioning, changeovers, and validations.

Skills

Automation experience

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robot systems

CAD

Tools

HMI software

Robotics control

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing environment focused on automated production, is seeking an Automation Technician to join their team. As an Automation Technician, you will besupporting day-to-day automation reliability and continuous improvement across production equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills, a hands-on mindset, and the drive to improve safety, quality, and productivity through automation controls.

Pay Range: $25-$30 based on experience

Shift: 6a-2:30p Monday-Friday

What's the Job?

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, robotic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to keep automated equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications to support production requirements and improve machine performance.
• Support robotic systems through troubleshooting, teaching, adjustment, and optimization to reduce downtime and improve output.
• Diagnose machine faults using electrical schematics, ladder logic, technical manuals, and diagnostic software.
• Install, configure, and maintain sensors, encoders, VFDs, servo drives, and other control devices, including machine startups, commissioning, changeovers, and validations.

What's Needed?

• Technologically inclined with automation experience and hands-on machine troubleshooting capability.
• Experience programming and supporting automated systems such as CNC machines, lasers, robotic arms, and related control software.
• Ability to create/modify robot paths or movements and resolve programming issues using software interfaces.
• Comfort integrating robotic equipment into production and optimizing performance based on real-world results.
• CAD experience (required skill: CAD) to support documentation and equipment-related work.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a plant environment where your automation expertise directly impacts safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to solve problems and improve reliability.
• Build technical depth across PLC/HMI, robotics, sensors, drives, and electrical control systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Be a technical resource for automation-related issues with moderate supervision and clear opportunities to grow.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)