Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Program

401(k) Match

Stock Programs

Job summary

Aerotek in Madison, Alabama is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support a fully on-site production environment. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including robotics and PLCs, to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualified candidates will troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, read schematics, and work with HMIs. Shifts may include 2nd/3rd or weekend rotations; a strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient electrical troubleshooting including control circuits.
• Experience with robotics and automated equipment in production.
• PLC troubleshooting and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Ladder logic knowledge for diagnostics and minor changes.
• Experience using HMIs to monitor performance and alarms.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Willingness to work 2nd/3rd and weekend shifts.
• Good communication with operations and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot industrial equipment to identify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform corrective maintenance to restore equipment to optimal operating condition.
• Work with robotics systems to diagnose faults, perform adjustments, and support reliable automated operation.
• Troubleshoot PLC equipment, including Allen-Bradley systems, to minimize downtime.
• Use HMIs to monitor machine status, identify alarms, and support root-cause analysis.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints to plan and execute repairs.
• Diagnose and repair issues with three-phase motors, including wiring, overloads, and control circuits.
• Apply ladder logic knowledge to support PLC troubleshooting and basic programming adjustments as needed.
• Perform electrical maintenance tasks safely, including wiring, component replacement, and panel work.
• Support automation systems by identifying control issues and coordinating solutions to maintain production flow.
• Document maintenance activities clearly and accurately to support equipment history and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to prioritize work orders and support production goals.
• Participate in on-site interviews and assessments with leadership and HR as part of the hiring process.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics

HMI operation

Reading schematics

Three-phase motors

Ladder logic

Electrical safety

Team collaboration

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware

PLC programming

HMI software

Robotics integration tools

Job description

Aerotek in Madison, Alabama is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support a fully on-site production environment. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including robotics and PLCs, to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualified candidates will troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, read schematics, and work with HMIs. Shifts may include 2nd/3rd or weekend rotations; a strong safety mindset is essential.