Technician – Industrial Automation
Spectraforce
Elgin, Illinois
a day ago
Job Description
Job Title: Technician – Industrial Automation
Duration: 3 months | Potential extension up to two years
Location: Elgin, IL
Worksite: Onsite | 1st Shift | 06:00 AM – 02:15 PM
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Technician to support our growing automation operations. This role combines responsibilities of a service technician, maintenance technician, and analysis technician. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automation systems, a strong technical background, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Experience:
Technical Skills
Physical Requirements
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 28.00/hr.
Duration: 3 months | Potential extension up to two years
Location: Elgin, IL
Worksite: Onsite | 1st Shift | 06:00 AM – 02:15 PM
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Technician to support our growing automation operations. This role combines responsibilities of a service technician, maintenance technician, and analysis technician. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automation systems, a strong technical background, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair computer-controlled systems and robotic devices in industrial and commercial settings.
- Provide immediate response to equipment malfunctions and escalate unresolved issues to management and engineering teams.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and diagnostics as outlined in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) documentation.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose automation control systems using schematics, diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
- Install, configure, and commission new robotic systems and production equipment, including hardware upgrades.
- Execute automation programming tasks and support software adjustments in collaboration with engineering.
- Record and analyze data related to root cause analysis, corrective actions, and maintenance activities.
- Monitor and support process improvements and assist engineering teams with process changes.
- Communicate effectively with production, quality, engineering, and management teams.
- Support machine configuration, fixture setups, and adjustments for operators.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, training, and EHS standards.
- Utilize advanced technical knowledge to analyze and resolve complex hardware issues.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
- 2–4 years in a related industrial automation or technician role.
- Associate’s Degree in Automation Technology, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, computers, and automated systems.
- Experience with automation software and control systems.
- Familiarity with motion sensors, control components, pneumatic devices, and photosensors.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted and 50 lbs assisted.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 28.00/hr.