Automation Technician: Growth, PTO & 401(k) Match

Sofidel; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid breaks

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Positive and safe work environment

Professional employee assistance

Health and financial wellness programs

Job summary

Sofidel America in Haines City, Florida is seeking an Automation Technician to join our maintenance team. Local candidates preferred for a long-term role in a stable environment with growth opportunities.

You will support electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshoot automated systems, collect PLC data, and collaborate to improve processes. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and clear communication, with responsibilities across shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment with automation technology.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical and instrumentation maintenance; replace/repair components and program monitoring systems.
• Identify root causes of quality and production deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Support outage management, safety enhancements, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow work orders and communicate across shifts; operate robotic systems and gather PLC data.
• Collaborate to resolve problems and implement process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Technical Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation

Job description

Sofidel America in Haines City, Florida is seeking an Automation Technician to join our maintenance team. Local candidates preferred for a long-term role in a stable environment with growth opportunities.

You will support electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshoot automated systems, collect PLC data, and collaborate to improve processes. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and clear communication, with responsibilities across shifts as needed.