Maintenance Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a Maintenance Automation Technician for their B Shift operation in Corinne, Utah. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with automation and electrical troubleshooting experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting highly automated production equipment.

Location : Corinne, UT 84307

Schedule : B Shift | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Every Other Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM

Pay : $30–$36/hr 

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Benefits : A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and automation equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance inspections to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLC, relay logic, industrial PC, and electrical control systems.
• Create and update troubleshooting guides, preventive maintenance procedures, and technical work instructions.
• Partner with operators and engineering teams to identify equipment improvements and reduce downtime.
• Document maintenance activities and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and maintain a safe work environment.
• Respond to machine downtime issues as needed during off-shift hours.

Qualifications

• 2-year vocational certificate in Automation Maintenance or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of maintenance technician experience in a large, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, relay logic, PLC controls, and industrial PC systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing environments and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to respond to critical equipment issues during evenings, weekends, and off shifts as needed.
• Must be available to work the B Shift schedule.
• Due to federal regulations under the Safe Explosives Act of 2002, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.