Controls Automation Technician $24-26 Fort Worth

Always There Personnel; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Fort Worth is searching for a dedicated Automation Technician with a minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing or automotive sectors. This role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex automated equipment, leading process improvement initiatives, and ensuring project completion. Candidates must be proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting vision inspection systems. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the manufacturing or automotive industry.
• Proficient in programming and troubleshooting complex automated equipment.
• Ability to read/write basic wiring diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipment.
• Lead cross-functional team projects.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control issues.

Skills

Automation and troubleshooting

Process improvement

Mechanical problem diagnosis

Pneumatic expertise

Electrical controls knowledge

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Camera vision inspection system

Job description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a driven and successful Automation Technician position with at least 2 years of experience in the manufacturing or automotive industry. Successful candidates will handle the daily duty of automation and trouble shooting.

• Support automation projects to install, maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipment.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional team projects
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls problems.
• Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to diagnosis problems.
• Experience in programming and trouble shooting camera vision inspection system is a must
• Taking ownership of assigned projects and driving them to completion while working independently or as part of a team
• Developing engineering solutions to eliminate repetitive equipment/process issues. Implementing Continuous Improvement
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks as needed.
• Develop engineering solutions to eliminate repetitive equipment/process issues
• Partner with vendors to implement best in class electrical/controls solutions
• Other duties as assigned.