Job Description
Job Title: Automation Maintenance Technician Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician with expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machines. The ideal candidate will manage automation machine tool electrical maintenance and work on various CNC equipment, including CNC mills (vertical and horizontal), CNC machining centers, and robotics. Responsibilities include working with over 35 OEM machine brands and handling equipment such as P&H cranes/hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, and CNC machine tools. You will repair CNC and PLC equipment with controllers from brands like Fanuc, Siemens, and Modicon. Key tasks involve troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC analog and digital drives, sensors, cables, wiring, drive faults, encoders, and 480V systems. Connecting a laptop to machines for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing issues is essential. The maintenance team uses an MMS system for generating work orders, and you will log all maintenance performed using a company-provided computer/tablet. Prioritizing machinery repairs based on the value stream of the equipment is crucial.
Responsibilities
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machines.
Handle automation machine tool electrical maintenance.
Work on CNC equipment, including CNC mills, CNC machining centers, and robotics.
Repair CNC and PLC equipment with controllers such as Fanuc, Siemens, and Modicon.
Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC analog and digital drives, sensors, cables, wiring, drive faults, encoders, and 480V systems.
Connect a laptop to machines for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing issues.
Use MMS system to generate work orders and log maintenance performed.
Prioritize machinery repairs based on equipment value stream.Essential Skills
Troubleshooting
Repair
Blueprint reading
PLC and relay logic
Schematic interpretation
Automation
Electrical maintenance
Electrical wiring
Ladder logic
Encoder knowledge
Control systems
HMI proficiency
PLC controls troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting through HMI
Controls experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, and Fanuc
AC/DC power experience
Glass Scale Linear Encoder knowledgeWhy Work Here?
We offer opportunities for traveling and per diem benefits, with pay rates above market standards for the skill set. As one of the largest and most well-known employers in Lafayette Indiana, we provide valuable opportunities for career growth and development.
Work Environment
The role is based in a manufacturing facility with a machine shop production environment, characterized by heavy industrial work. The AWS schedule involves working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with shifts alternating between days (7:30am - 7:30pm) and nights (7:30pm - 7:30am). During the initial 2-4 weeks, candidates can expect to work 40 hours a week on days for training before moving to their assigned shift. Flexibility to work both shifts is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/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 Lafayette,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.