Resident Engineer

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking an Automation Technician to join a skilled team in Marion, NC. This role focuses on troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled automation equipment. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in electromechanical maintenance and be familiar with controls and sensors. Offering competitive pay of $35-$42/hr and benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k). Full-time position with shift-based scheduling and mandatory background checks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of electromechanical or automation maintenance experience.
• Solid understanding of controls, sensors, and mechanical systems.
• PLC experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support automated packaging and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customer service leadership.

Skills

Troubleshooting automation equipment

Electromechanical maintenance

Understanding of controls and sensors

Use of KPIs and Excel

Job description

Marion, NC $74,985.00-$126,683.00 3 weeks ago

• Join a skilled on-site team supporting automated packaging and material handling systems at leading manufacturing facilities in Marion, NC & Phoenix, AZ
• Work hands-on troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled automation equipment to keep high-volume production systems running smoothly
• Split your time between 80% technical troubleshooting and 20% coordination, reporting, and performance tracking- using KPIs and Excel to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and the Customer Service leadership team to resolve issues, improve reliability, and support system upgrades
• Bring 1-2 years of electromechanical or automation maintenance experience and a solid understanding of controls, sensors, and mechanical systems; PLC experience strongly preferred
• Enjoy $35-$42/hr plus overtime, shift-based scheduling for 24/7 coverage, and full-time employment with background and drug screening required

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)