Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling parts and machines according to job specifications, ensuring all projects meet the required functionality and appearance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and machines in accordance with job specifications.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLCs to ensure optimal functionality.
• Assemble, build, and wire industrial control panels to UL and NEC standards.
• Identify components using electrical schematics and bills of material.
• Drill, tap, punch, and cut holes in electrical cabinets.
• Route machine cabling and terminate connections in electric motors, transformers, junction boxes, and control devices.
• Print labels and tag all wires, cables, devices, and equipment neatly and properly.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain electrical components.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in PLC troubleshooting (minimum of 1 year).
• Experience in testing and repairing electrical components (minimum of 1 year).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wire control panels.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming.
• Strong knowledge of controls engineering and electrical engineering principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with conveyors and conveyor systems.
• Proficiency in HMI, programming, and automation.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

Work Environment

Work hours are flexible with options of 8 am to 5 pm or 7 am to 4 pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CUDAHY, WI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in CUDAHY,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.