Automation Maintenance Tech

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading industrial control and automation supplier to identify an Automation Maintenance Technician to support a high-performance, technology-driven operations environment. The organization specializes in automation systems integration and maintenance and is focused on ensuring optimal equipment uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement across production and logistics systems.

Summary

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving automated and auxiliary equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. The Automation Maintenance Technician will support electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems while ensuring high equipment uptime and operational efficiency. The position requires strong hands-on technical capability, disciplined maintenance execution, and the ability to collaborate closely with logistics and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automation and auxiliary equipment

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation systems

• Support electrical systems including low and high voltage components

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems

• Perform inspections and maintain equipment reliability and uptime

• Respond to operational calls and provide timely technical support

• Communicate effectively with logistics and maintenance teams

• Write and maintain service reports, downtime documentation, and maintenance logs

• Update and maintain internal maintenance procedures and documentation

• Use CMMS systems to track work orders, PMs, and service records

• Utilize downtime and performance data to drive continuous improvement

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

• Support vendor troubleshooting and equipment performance optimization

• Participate in ongoing training for WMS, TGW, and automation systems

Requirements

• 2-year degree in Mechatronics or related technical field preferred OR 4+ years of electrical/electro-mechanical experience

• 3+ years of Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience with 480V electrical systems

• Basic understanding of PLC systems and automation control logic

• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Experience using multimeters and electrical diagnostic tools

• Understanding of safe electrical practices (LOTO, de-energizing, arc flash awareness)

• Knowledge of WMS systems (receiving, picking, replenishment) a plus

• Experience with automated material handling or warehouse systems a plus

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.