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Automation Technician

Actalent
Valparaiso, IN Other
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Automation Technician

Located in Michigan City, IN- This position will be from 7pm-7am either Sunday- Wednesday or Monday- Thursday, 12 hour shifts.

Job Description

We are seeking an Automation Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with automated equipment within our manufacturing lines. You will be working with Epson Robots, Automation Direct / Rockwell PLCs, and some hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with line implementation efforts
  • Own the troubleshooting of automated issues occurring within manufacturing
  • Have a foundational understanding of the manufacturing process and the automation involved
  • Perform troubleshooting on Bar Code vision systems
  • Ensure the operators understand how the automated equipment works prior to using
  • Work cross-functionally with maintenance, operators, and Automation Engineers
  • Perfect the manufacturing/product process

Essential Skills

  • Technical associate degree related to engineering (EET, MET, Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, etc.)
  • 3 years of experience working with automated manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to make minor edits/modifications within a PLC program as well as robot program
  • Experience with Vision Systems (bar code readers)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working with Automation Direct PLCs
  • Direct experience with Epson Robots

Work Environment

You will be based out of Michigan City, IN, assisting in line implementation. You will train on first shift, then work on second shift. Shift-2nd shift (7pm-7am) Sunday-Wednesday OR Monday-Thursday, 12 hours per shift. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility to go permanent based on performance. You will be eligible to receive 80 hours of PTO and 6 paid holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valparaiso,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $36

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