• Automation Technician

    Aerotek (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Job Title: Automation Technician

    Job Description

    Join our team as a 1st shift Automation Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting product-specific automated work cells. Your main objective will be to minimize downtime and optimize productivity through diligent maintenance and troubleshooting.

    Responsibilities

    + Maintain and support automated work cells to minimize downtime.

    + Respond promptly to any downtime situations to ensure machine functionality.

    + Conduct preventative maintenance on all automated work cells.

    + Properly document maintenance activities and assess potential future maintenance needs.

    + Perform process verification procedures on automated work cells.

    + Follow process deviation procedures when changing parameters.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in editing, troubleshooting, and programming PLCs, especially Allen Bradley and Siemens controllers.

    + Experience with robotics, particularly Fanuc, Motorman, and Staubli.

    + Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting and crash recovery for robots.

    + 5-7 years of experience in maintenance and preventive maintenance on automation equipment.

    + 5-7 years of experience in editing and programming PLCs.

    + 5-7 years of experience working with robotics equipment and end-of-arm tooling.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with automation equipment troubleshooting and mechanical repair.

    + Knowledge of hydraulic repair and maintenance.

    + Electrical background is advantageous but not required.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within the vibrations industry, where innovation and efficiency are at the forefront. Our company values a strong work-life balance and offers opportunities for personal growth and development.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position is based in a production manufacturing environment. Employees may occasionally need to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes. The work environment is fast-paced, encouraging collaboration and innovation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 GRAND RAPIDS,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.