Automation Technician - 1st shift Wed-Sun - Sterling Engineering : Job Details

Job DescriptionAutomation Technician - Keep Innovation MovingLocation: West Columbia, SC ? Shift: Wednesday-Sunday 7am-3:30pm Join a fast-paced, tech-forward team where your skills in automation, robotics, and maintenance keep mission-critical systems operating at peak performance. We're not just maintaining machines - we're building the future of smart manufacturing.What You'll Do Each Day:Be the go-to expert for maintaining and optimizing automated systems - from fine-tuning robotic arms to troubleshooting multi-system electrical/mechanical issues.Diagnose and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components to keep production moving.Perform and track preventive maintenance on automation and process support equipment.Use your skills to read complex schematics and blueprints, and bring clarity to technical challenges.Collaborate with engineers and automation teams to fine-tune and qualify new systems.Analyze test data, propose solutions, and help implement performance-enhancing modifications.Document your process, contribute ideas, and ensure systems and software are always up to date.Mentor junior techs and operators, helping elevate the entire team's capability.Always prioritize safety and proper use of power tools and measurement equipment.What You Bring to the Table:An Associate's degree, vocational training, military technical background, or equivalent hands-on experience in automation or industrial maintenance.Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, and automation best practices.Ability to interpret and apply electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams.A solutions-focused mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.A working knowledge of Flex manufacturing techniques is a plus.Technical curiosity, strong communication, and a collaborative approach.Why You'll Love Working Here:Be part of a future-forward manufacturing team solving real engineering challenges.Opportunity to grow your skill set with cutting-edge automation systems.Work in a culture that values safety, teamwork, and innovation.Competitive pay, full benefits, and room for advancement. Meet Your RecruiterAlly RummelAs one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.