• Automation Technician

    Aerotek (Fort Gibson, OK)


    Job Title: Automation Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join our team in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading production equipment, as well as installing and testing new machinery. This role requires a proactive individual who is committed to continuous improvement and safe workplace practices.

    Responsibilities

    + Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure, including failure analysis, problem solving, and prevention.

    + Collaborate with the production team to make informed decisions and troubleshoot systems, providing investigation, analysis, testing, and follow-up.

    + Maintain, test, and upgrade all production equipment, and install new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment.

    + Interface with machine tools, special equipment, or test modules, troubleshoot electrical or electronics failures, and modify machines to improve or update them.

    + Perform preventative maintenance and repair, as well as planned mechanical maintenance duties.

    + Contribute to a continuous improvement culture while adhering to safe workplace practices.

    + Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.

    + Perform other duties as required by supervisor or manager.

    Essential Skills

    + Three or more years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.

    + Proficiency in PLCs and electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair.

    + Ability to use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.

    + Capability to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 using Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232.

    + Ability to download PLC programs as necessary.

    + Competency in reading and understanding electrical schematics.

    + Experience using a multimeter and working in control panels with up to 480VAC.

    + Understanding of symbols on P&ID’s and tag references on line layout drawings.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs, and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.

    + Experience with Panelbuilder 32 and RS View Studio Machine Edition for downloading applications.

    + Physical capability to lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds occasionally.

    + Ability to push and/or pull up to 25 pounds.

    + Capability to stand and/or walk for extended periods on concrete surfaces.

    + Ability to kneel, bend, crouch, reach, climb, and stoop throughout the shift.

    + Vision abilities to include proximate vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team that values continuous improvement and safe workplace practices. Benefit from opportunities to develop your technical skills and work in a collaborative and respectful environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a food manufacturing environment where you will have access to advanced technologies and equipment. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and involves physical activities such as lifting and standing for extended periods.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Fort Gibson,OK.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.