Automation Technician

Aerotek is hiring for an Automation Technician 1st or 2nd shift!

Job Description

As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the production equipment and processes. Your duties include the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility machinery. You will collaborate with the mechanic supervisor to establish mechanical policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to specified SOPs while demonstrating safe and effective mechanical practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility machinery, including positive displacement fillers, pressure gravity fillers, shrink bundlers, labelers, and other production machinery.
• Complete line changeovers and participate in company initiatives and standardization programs.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility production machinery.
• Install and maintain production machinery, including Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), programmable logic controls (PLCs), and VFDs, AC/DC motors.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with automation, installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), programmable logic controls (PLCs), and VFDs.
• Proficiency in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, plumbing, carpentry, piping systems, welding, and PLC programming.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Work Environment

Work within a manufacturing production facility equipped with high-speed production machines and extrusions. The position offers two shifts: 1st shift from 6am-2:30pm and 2nd shift from 2:00pm-12am Monday through Friday, with opportunities for overtime.

This is a Permanent position based out of East Stroudsburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $58240.00/yr.

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.

Comprehensive Health & Financial Protection Standard Health Coverages: Access to medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance programs. Retirement Planning: Inclusion in a 401(k) savings plan featuring company-matching contributions. Mental Health Support: Access to an active Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support personal well-being outside the workplace Total Rewards & Compensation Steady Pay Scheduling: For manufacturing and line associates, the company offers reliable weekly pay schedules, which is highly valued by hourly employees. Annual Adjustments: Union-backed roles benefit from fixed yearly raises, consistent scheduling (primarily Monday through Friday for standard shifts), and holiday pay incentives.

This is a Permanent position based out of East Stroudsburg, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in East Stroudsburg,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.