• Automation Technician III

    Actalent (Fort Worth, TX)


    Job Title: Automation Technician IIIJob Description

     

    We are seeking a skilled automation technician to join our team at a highly automated distribution center. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting and reworking controls systems for advanced material handling equipment.

     

    + A large material handling system has just been developed and installed at a new warehouse in Ft. Worth, and they need an advanced automation tech to work onsite to be the "go-to" controls person if anything goes awry.

    + Opportunity to be a lead on shift

    Responsibilities

    + Maintain and repair control systems for equipment like conveyors, robots, palletizers, and scanners.

    + Diagnose and fix electrical and control issues to minimize downtime.

    + Work onsite with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical problems.

    + Keep detailed records of maintenance activities.

    + Provide technical support to clients and ensure their satisfaction.

    + Train and mentor junior team members.

    + Follow all safety protocols and standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Knowledge/experience in material handling systems

    + Experience programming/developing PLC systems - editing/troubleshooting

    + Ability to troubleshoot electrical and PLC issues within systems

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position requires working 3 12-hour shifts one week and 4 12-hour shifts the next week.

     

    + Schedules are either Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, with an expectation to work every other Saturday.

    + The shift can be either day or night, depending on preference.

     

    This is a warehousing environment where active participation on the floor is necessary.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Worth,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

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

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

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

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.