Automation/Maintenance Technician

Automation/Maintenance Technician

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to support and optimize automated manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and improving automation systems to maximize uptime, efficiency, quality, and production output.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Perform routine diagnostics, inspections, and preventive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Program and modify PLC and HMI systems to support manufacturing process improvements.
• Identify and implement automation improvements that increase efficiency, capacity, quality, and reliability.
• Commission, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and process control systems.
• Assist with the design, installation, and startup of new automation equipment and systems.
• Perform low-voltage electrical wiring and support mechanical automation projects.
• Monitor system performance and maintain accurate documentation and engineering records.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, production, and vendor partners to resolve issues and support operations.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or degree, or equivalent combination of education and automation maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining automated manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, robotics, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues.
• Experience programming and modifying PLC/HMI systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Technical Skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Studio 5000 or similar)
• FactoryTalk View or equivalent HMI software
• AutoCAD and technical documentation
• Industrial automation and process control systems

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