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Automation Technician

HireResource Staffing
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025 CLOSED ON 2/9/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at HireResource Staffing?

Job Description

  • Provide technical automation support during equipment installations, commissioning, retrofits, and continuous improvement projects
  • Maintain and improve existing plant control systems
  • Support response to emergency breakdowns, issues diagnostic, and implementation of quick and effective solutions to minimize production disruptions
  • Identify root causes for equipment malfunction and determine corrective actions/preventive measures to increase equipment reliability
  • Conduct routine diagnostic equipment checks and calibrate instrumentation, such as flow meters and temperature, and pressure transducers
  • Program parameters for variable frequency drivers and servo drives
  • Stay current on technical knowledge and research new industrial automation equipment, instruments, controls, and materials for manufacturing use
  • Maintain detailed documentation of automation systems, including procedures, changes and configurations
  • Adhere to safety regulations, including Arc Flash protection and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Follow company policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and intructions for consistent work across all Client manufacturing facilities
  • The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements


Skills Required

  • Five (5) years of previous relevant experience
  • Thorough understanding of PLCs, HMIs, including advanced programming techniques and configurations. (Experience with B&R Automation, Rockwell Automation and/or Automation Direct)
  • Knowledge of VFD & Servo Motor Control
  • Knowledge of Industrial Networking. (EthernetIP, ModbusRTU, ModbusTCP, CanOpen, Powelink
  • Knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation - Level, Pressure, FLow Temperature, Proximity Sensors, Reed Sensors, Laser Distance and Through-Beam Sensors
  • Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test
  • Ability to speak, read and write English


Education/Training/Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree and/or relevant experience


Additional Requirements

  • Work Hours: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, with minimal weekend work (as needed)


We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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