Automation Technician Apprentice: PLCs & Systems Training

Apprenticely; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Apprenticely is helping Virco hire an Automation Technician Apprentice in Conway, AR. The role focuses on assisting in installation, maintenance, and replacement of automation systems at key production points, under a Senior Technician.

The apprenticeship provides formal training, mentorship, and progressive responsibilities as skills develop. The program emphasizes attendance, performance, and training milestones throughout the year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power technologies and repair.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Entry mechanical aptitude and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel).
• Ability to use Windows-based computers and basic networking tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of new automation technologies for manufacturing processes or to improve existing ones.
• Assist in installation, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repair of industrial control systems (PLCs and other process control systems).
• Assist in installation and repair of motors, switches, relays, or sensors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Windows networking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (SAP, EQUIPAC)

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Apprenticely is helping Virco hire an Automation Technician Apprentice in Conway, AR. The role focuses on assisting in installation, maintenance, and replacement of automation systems at key production points, under a Senior Technician.

The apprenticeship provides formal training, mentorship, and progressive responsibilities as skills develop. The program emphasizes attendance, performance, and training milestones throughout the year.