Automation Technician I: Robotics & PLC Troubleshooter

Consolidated Container Company; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Company holidays and vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Bonus potential

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking an Automation Technician to support the development, diagnostics, and maintenance of automated packing equipment and robotics.

You will read blueprints, work with electrical power, program automation, and install sensors, vision systems, and PLCs as part of a skilled automation team. This role requires a Mechanical/Electrical background and an automation certification.

Qualifications

• Must understand blueprints for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Able to work with electrical power from 24V to 480V.
• Experience with PLC programming and basic sensor configuration.
• Automation Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Handle and operate machinery and equipment safely.
• Develop, install and program automation and robotics.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair packing, automation and mold equipment.
• Develop, install and validate vision systems.
• Assist with the integration, startup and debugging of plant floor equipment.

Skills

PLC Programming

Blueprint Reading

Mechanical & Electrical

Sensor Configuration

Automation Setup

Robotics Programming

Education

Automation Technician Certification

Tools

Vision Systems

Job description

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking an Automation Technician to support the development, diagnostics, and maintenance of automated packing equipment and robotics.

You will read blueprints, work with electrical power, program automation, and install sensors, vision systems, and PLCs as part of a skilled automation team. This role requires a Mechanical/Electrical background and an automation certification.