Industrial Automation Technician

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Flex Medical

Dependent Care

Matching 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB seeks a Systems Technician to support electronic and control systems in a manufacturing setting. You will work with PLCs, industrial networks, and automation equipment while learning from experienced specialists.

Responsibilities include installing, testing, and maintaining PLC and motion control systems, troubleshooting, and supporting project start-ups and R&D activities. Excellent hands-on growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 2-year vocational/technical schooling in automation, electrical, electronics, or related field.
• 1+ years of electrical work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Entry-level candidates with strong electronics background will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain PLC and motion control systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial electronic equipment with supervision.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Install communication cables, power distribution cables, and wiring.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment following established procedures.
• Respond to alarms, review control logic, and monitor system set points.
• Support production start-up, R&D testing, and continuous improvement projects.
• Document activities and communicate with Systems Engineering management.

Skills

Reading blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Safety-focused mindset

Team-oriented

Independent work

Education

2-year vocational/technical school in automation/electrical/electronics

Tools

PLCs & control systems

Electrical testing equipment

Basic computer networking

Job description

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB seeks a Systems Technician to support electronic and control systems in a manufacturing setting. You will work with PLCs, industrial networks, and automation equipment while learning from experienced specialists.

Responsibilities include installing, testing, and maintaining PLC and motion control systems, troubleshooting, and supporting project start-ups and R&D activities. Excellent hands-on growth opportunities are available.