Night-Shift Automation Technician (Contract)

Energy Jobline ZR; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) and ESOP options

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Automation Technician in Rockford, IL, for a contract assignment on a rotating night shift. The role focuses on electrical and automation maintenance of high-speed production and packaging equipment, with duties spanning preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of PLC-controlled systems.

The ideal candidate will have industrial electrical maintenance experience, PLC knowledge (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), and familiarity with VFDs and servo systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance within manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Familiar with PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, servo drives, and related automation components.
• Install, test, and maintain production machinery and provide basic mechanical repairs as needed.
• Use maintenance software to document work, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support production by providing technical expertise to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety, GMP, LOTO, arc flash, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement to boost equipment performance and reliability.
• Train maintenance and production personnel on proper operation and maintenance.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs & servo systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Automation Technician in Rockford, IL, for a contract assignment on a rotating night shift. The role focuses on electrical and automation maintenance of high-speed production and packaging equipment, with duties spanning preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of PLC-controlled systems.

The ideal candidate will have industrial electrical maintenance experience, PLC knowledge (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), and familiarity with VFDs and servo systems.