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Application & Automation Technician-1st Shift

Pinckneyville, Illinois, USA, 62274Full-time$64k–$73k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve manufacturing equipment and automated production systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Role type

Senior IC industrial maintenance technician (automation)

Builds

Manufacturing equipment, automated production systems, and facility support systems

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Automation / Electrical & Mechanical systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC troubleshooting, industrial control systems maintenance, hydraulic/pneumatic systems repair, electrical systems maintenance, mechanical repair, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, blueprint reading, safety compliance (LOTO), welding/fabrication

Preferred skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming, robotics troubleshooting (ABB), industrial networking (EtherNet/IP), Industry 4.0 technologies, machine vision systems, metal-fabrication equipment support

Technologies

PLCs, HMIs, Variable-frequency drives, Servo systems, Robotic cells, Machine vision systems, EtherNet/IP, Computerized maintenance management systems

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment and automation systems; Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions; Maintain technical documentation and schematics; Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors; Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC