Automation Technician

At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world‑class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces.

At our Cranston location, home of the Creative Conners brand, we design, build, and support intuitive, reliable stage automation solutions that make scenery move safely and elegantly. Our passionate automation team creates user‑friendly systems used by theaters, venues, and productions worldwide.

Wenger Corporation is seeking an Automation Technician to join our Cranston, RI team. As an Automation Technician, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by building, testing, and repairing automated machinery and control panels sold to live entertainment customers. You will also assist in the preparation and maintenance of rental equipment.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent, two (2) years related experience
• Proficiency using hand and power tools
• Strong technical skills in either mechanical or electrical fabrication
• Strong troubleshooting skills working with machinery and electronic controls
• Maintain a positive attitude as priorities shift
• Motivated and capable of managing deadlines
• Proficiency with typical office software, preferably Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Manufacture precision machine components from aluminum, steel, and plastic using conventional and CNC milling and turning techniques
• Fabricate machine components from aluminum, steel, and plastic using conventional metalworking tools (drill press, band saw, press, etc.)
• Assemble new machinery
• Test and repair new machinery
• Prepare, test, and repair equipment

• Wire control panels
• Solder printed circuit boards
• Assemble cables and wiring harnesses
• Test and repair new control panels and cables
• Prepare, test, and repair equipment
• Prototype new control devices

• Assist production in a secondary role as workload demands dictate

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affittive Action Employer. All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.