Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Fall River, MA

Company Overview

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs' mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. If you're interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

Mission Statement

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM

Job Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing automated production and packaging systems throughout the facility. This role focuses on automation controls, electrical systems, and machine performance to ensure maximum equipment reliability, production uptime, and operational efficiency.

Core Job Duties

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated production and packaging equipment including PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, drives, and control devices.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), and other automation components.
• Maintain proper operation of industrial control systems including I/O devices, relays, contactors, proximity sensors, photoeyes, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and level controls.
• Interpret electrical schematics, machine prints, and manufacturer technical documentation to diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new automation equipment and system upgrades.
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated systems including motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Assist with troubleshooting and optimizing high-speed packaging equipment including baggers, counters, conveyors, labelers, printers, and other automated packaging systems.
• Perform equipment setup, changeover, and parameter adjustments for different product formats and production runs.
• Work with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support implementation of process improvements and automation upgrades to increase throughput and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment modifications, and troubleshooting actions.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety policies including lockout/tagout procedures and OSHA safety requirements.
• Assist with training operators and maintenance personnel on proper equipment operation and basic troubleshooting procedures.

Required Experience, Education and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years experience working with automated industrial or packaging equipment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical and automation systems.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and machine documentation.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control components.
• Familiarity with sensors, relays, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial instrumentation.
• Experience supporting high-speed production or packaging environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge of industrial safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar.
• Experience troubleshooting HMI systems and operator interfaces.
• Technical certification or associate degree in Automation, Industrial Controls, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• Experience with industrial networking or SCADA systems is a plus.

Benefits

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$31.50 - $35 USD

Additional Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.