Automation Technician: Reliability & Troubleshooting

Salcomp Manufacturing USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. in Arlington, Texas, is seeking an Automation Technician to support automated manufacturing equipment and ensure stable operation of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and timely equipment support to minimize downtime and sustain production efficiency. You will work closely with automation engineers and production teams on reliability improvements, document maintenance activities in logs, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2–3 years automation or equipment maintenance experience, or completion of a technical school program with 1–2 years experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining or repairing automated production equipment.
• Ability to safely use diagnostic tools and standard hand tools.
• Basic computer skills for system access, reporting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting on automated production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Support installation, setup, calibration, and testing of automation equipment and related tooling.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure optimal machine performance.
• Assist automation engineers with equipment upgrades, optimization, and modification projects.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment issues, and corrective actions in maintenance logs or system records.
• Support root cause analysis for automation-related failures and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and provide feedback to improve production stability and operational efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures, ESD controls, and facility protocols when working with manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hands-on maintenance

Diagnostics tools

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical school program

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

PLC‑controlled systems

Hand tools

Job description

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. in Arlington, Texas, is seeking an Automation Technician to support automated manufacturing equipment and ensure stable operation of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and timely equipment support to minimize downtime and sustain production efficiency. You will work closely with automation engineers and production teams on reliability improvements, document maintenance activities in logs, and