Automation Technician - 2nd Shift: PLC & Conveyor Systems

Sjs-Executives; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Sick leave

Insurance package

Job summary

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, seeks an Automation Technician for the 2nd shift in Chelmsford, MA. This full-time technical role requires working Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–11pm during training, with later on-site duties at a VA facility.

Salary is $34.83 per hour, with 11 paid federal holidays, 56 hours of sick leave, and a benefits bundle including medical, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
• 2+ years of experience on automatic/conveyor/manufacturing systems.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, electromechanical devices, hydraulics, thermodynamics, optics, physics, and computer science.
• Ability to interpret electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings and schematics for custom systems.
• Must pass a drug test and thorough background check for access to a military installation.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for automated equipment systems (packaging, tote conveyors, dosing machines).
• Performs preventive maintenance, installation, evaluation, repair, calibration, modification, and PLC programming/reprogramming.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and restores devices to full operation.
• Evaluates action alternatives for cost effectiveness and may recommend replacement.
• Assists in installing and operating control systems and maintains computer equipment.

Skills

Electronics theory

Mechanics

Pneumatics

Thermodynamics

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

PLCs

Tools

Conveyors

Industrial controls

Job description

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, seeks an Automation Technician for the 2nd shift in Chelmsford, MA. This full-time technical role requires working Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–11pm during training, with later on-site duties at a VA facility.

Salary is $34.83 per hour, with 11 paid federal holidays, 56 hours of sick leave, and a benefits bundle including medical, dental, and life insurance.