Automation Technician

Automation Technician

• Pierceton, IN
• Monday–Friday (Nights 11pm - 7am)
• $35–$42/hr depending on experience including $1 shift premium
• Automotive / Industrial Manufacturing

We are working with a leading industrial manufacturing company in Pierceton, IN that is looking to add an experienced Automation Technician to their team. This is a hands-on role supporting automated manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, PLCs, and production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities as a Automation Technician:

• Troubleshoot, program, and integrate automated manufacturing systems
• Support and maintain PLC-controlled equipment and robotic systems
• Perform debugging, processor backups, and automation enhancements
• Assist with CNC programming, motion control programming, and HMI systems
• Support Fanuc robotic systems including teach pendant programming
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues
• Maintain and improve Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, VFD, and Servo systems
• Assist with defect detection and scrap reduction initiatives
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams to improve manufacturing reliability
• Participate in automation upgrades and implementation of new systems
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and robotic safety standards
• Document troubleshooting, repairs, and system modifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with industrial automation systems preferred
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC 5, 500, and 5000 systems
• Experience with Siemens Step 7 programming preferred
• Fanuc FAPT Ladder II & III programming experience preferred
• Experience with robotic integration and teach pendant programming
• Knowledge of Ethernet, Profibus, DH+, Serial, and Profinet networks
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, Servo systems, and motion controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience preferred

How To Apply

Contact: Ryan Balsano
773-747-7676 or ryan.balsano@axionrecruitment.com

Job Ref: 2728

If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from:

Warsaw, Pierceton, Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Mentone, Rochester, Albion, Leesburg, Atwood, Silver Lake

Relevant Job Titles: Automation Technician, Maintenance Automation Technician, Controls Technician, PLC Technician, Robotics Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Technician

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.