Automation Technician: Troubleshoot & Optimize Equipment

ADP, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. in Arlington, TX is seeking an Automation Technician to support automated manufacturing equipment and maintain mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems for stable production.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, assist engineers with upgrades, and document actions in logs, while following safety and ESD protocols. Qualifications include a high school diploma or technical training with 1–3 years of automation experience, strong hands-on

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2–3 years of relevant automation or equipment maintenance experience, or completion of a technical school program with 1–2 years of 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

Diagnostic tools

Basic computer skills

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

PLCs and sensors

Job description

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. in Arlington, TX is seeking an Automation Technician to support automated manufacturing equipment and maintain mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems for stable production.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, assist engineers with upgrades, and document actions in logs, while following safety and ESD protocols. Qualifications include a high school diploma or technical training with 1–3 years of automation experience, strong hands-on