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Automation Technician
- Aerotek (Rochester, NY)
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Automation Technician – Up to $28/hour** **(WE DO TRAINING- APPLY TODAY)
1st shift, 7am-3:30pm // 2nd shift 2:30pm-11pm
We’re looking for a **tech-savvy problem solver** who thrives on innovation and wants to work with **robots, PLCs, and cutting-edge automation systems** that keep the world moving. If you’re ready to level up your career and make a real impact, this is your moment.
What Makes This Role Different?
+ **You’re in Control:** Program robots like **Star Automation, Yushin, and Arburg** —not just maintain them.
+ **Your Ideas Matter:** We don’t just want you to fix problems; we want you to **create solutions** and lead process improvements.
+ **Hands-On Tech Playground:** From PLC logic to HMI troubleshooting, you’ll work with the latest automation tools every day.
+ **Career Growth Built-In:** Training, advancement, and exposure to next-gen manufacturing tech.
+ **(Pay Range $19-$28/hour depending on experience)**
Your Mission
+ Diagnose, repair, and optimize automated systems for peak performance.
+ Collaborate across departments to keep production running smoothly.
+ Own preventative maintenance and quality validations.
+ Build and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components.
+ Be the go-to expert for automation and robotics programming.
What You Bring
+ Strong knowledge of **automation, robotics, and PLC programming** .
+ Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
+ Ability to read schematics and work with CAD (bonus points!).
+ A proactive, problem-solving mindset that loves a challenge.
Why You’ll Love It Here
+ Competitive pay + full benefits.
+ A tech-driven environment where **innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s our culture** .
+ Opportunities to **grow, lead, and make your mark** in advanced manufacturing.
This isn’t just another job. It’s your chance to be the expert everyone relies on—the one who keeps the future running. Ready to take control? Apply now and let’s build something amazing together.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $58240.00/yr.
Our benefits program includes robust health coverage featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance options that allow employees to choose plans that best meet their needs. We also offer tax‑advantaged savings accounts to help manage healthcare and dependent‑care expenses. To support financial stability, employees have access to retirement savings plans with company contributions, helping them plan confidently for the future.
We recognize the importance of work‑life balance, which is why we provide generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Flexible work arrangements may also be available depending on the role, allowing employees to better manage personal and professional responsibilities.
Professional development is a core part of our culture. Team members can take advantage of training programs, continuing education opportunities, and career‑growth resources designed to support advancement and skill building. We also offer employee assistance programs to provide confidential support for personal, financial, or emotional challenges.
Additional perks may include wellness initiatives, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.
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.
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