Automation Technician; PLC)

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you! We’re seeking an experienced Automation Technician (PLC) to join a leading manufacturing facility in Salem, MA
. If you have strong PLC troubleshooting, programming, and mechanical maintenance experience, this could be a great opportunity to put your technical skills to work!

Location: Salem, MA
Pay: $53.00 per hour
Shift: 3rd Shift | Overnight
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

• Sunday night/Monday morning: 1:00 AM – 6:00 AM

• Monday: 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM

• Tuesday: 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM

• Wednesday: 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM

• Thursday: 9:30 PM – 9:00 AM

Overtime is minimal but may be required based on operational needs. Flexibility for occasional weekend coverage is required.

• Earn $53.00 per hour in a direct-hire position.

• Work with advanced automation systems, PLCs, and robotics.

• Apply your troubleshooting and programming expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Expand your technical skills working with Yaskawa robotics and industrial control systems.

• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

• Troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining PLCs and operator interfaces to support production equipment.

• Diagnosing PLC network and communication issues, including designing network layouts for new equipment.

• Maintaining and updating PLC programming software to ensure proper communication with manufacturing equipment.

• Troubleshooting electrical, automation, and mechanical equipment failures to minimize production downtime.

• Supporting robotic palletizing operations, including troubleshooting and maintaining Yaskawa robotic systems.

• Training maintenance personnel on PLC troubleshooting techniques and interpreting ladder logic.

• Assisting with mechanical breakdowns, equipment repairs, and assigned preventive maintenance activities.

• Installing, modifying, and maintaining manufacturing equipment in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards.

• Supporting equipment reliability and maintaining accurate maintenance documentation.

• Have 2–3 years of experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, or automation maintenance
  , preferably in food manufacturing.

• Have hands‑on experience troubleshooting PLC systems, industrial networks, and automated production equipment.

• Can read, interpret, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic.

• Have mechanical troubleshooting experience and are comfortable assisting with equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.

• Have experience with industrial robotics;
  Yaskawa robotics experience is a plus.

• Are proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and computerized preventive maintenance systems.

• Have an associate degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience.

• Can work the required overnight schedule with flexibility for occasional weekends and overtime as needed.