Automation Technician/Controls Programmer 1st shift
Job in
Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, 37090, USA
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Manpower, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client, a manufacturing environment focused on automated production, is seeking an Automation Technician to join their team. As an Automation Technician
, you will be supporting day-to-day automation reliability and continuous improvement across production equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills, a hands-on mindset, and the drive to improve safety, quality, and productivity through automation controls.
Pay Range: $25-$30 based on experience
Shift: 6a-2:30p Monday-Friday
What's the Job?- Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, robotic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to keep automated equipment running safely and efficiently.
- Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications to support production requirements and improve machine performance.
- Support robotic systems through troubleshooting, teaching, adjustment, and optimization to reduce downtime and improve output.
- Diagnose machine faults using electrical schematics, ladder logic, technical manuals, and diagnostic software.
- Install, configure, and maintain sensors, encoders, VFDs, servo drives, and other control devices, including machine startups, commissioning, changeovers, and validations.
- Technologically inclined with automation experience and hands-on machine troubleshooting capability.
- Experience programming and supporting automated systems such as CNC machines, lasers, robotic arms, and related control software.
- Ability to create/modify robot paths or movements and resolve programming issues using software interfaces.
- Comfort integrating robotic equipment into production and optimizing performance based on real-world results.
- CAD experience (required skill: CAD) to support documentation and equipment-related work.
- Work in a plant environment where your automation expertise directly impacts safety, quality, and productivity.
- Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to solve problems and improve reliability.
- Build technical depth across PLC/HMI, robotics, sensors, drives, and electrical control systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and cost reduction.
- Be a technical resource for automation-related issues with moderate supervision and clear opportunities to grow.
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
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