Industrial Automation Technician

Location

Tea, SD (right off I-29)

7:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday (40hrs + 5hrs overtime per week)

High School Diploma

$25.00-$35.00/hour

50% of travel

The Automation Integration & Installation position is an intermediate level production and service role that integrates, installs, maintains, services, troubleshoots, and repairs automation equipment, particularly equipment we sell to external customers. The role works closely with engineers and team members to ensure reliable operation and optimal performance of automated machinery and processes. Primary focus is preparing and integrating robots and automation systems in-house before traveling to install these units at customer locations.

Service calls, technical inquiries, and preventive maintenance travel are required. Typical travel is 16 weeks per year, up to 25 weeks or more if demand exists.

• Integrate and install robotic finishing systems.
• Execute mechanical assembly of robotic finishing systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs for clients of installed equipment.
• Support customer service calls and troubleshoot issues.
• Understand and follow verbal, written work instructions and blueprints, including system build‑sheets.
• Communicate project status and maintain records and reports to management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 years of experience.
• Preferred:
  Completion of a 2‑year or more post‑secondary training program in robotics, mechatronics, or industrial technology.
• Preferred candidates have experience in electronics and/or technical repair/maintenance of industrial equipment; strong background in electrical work highly valued; electricians strongly encouraged to apply.

• Valid Driver’s License; TSA Precheck Eligibility.

• Prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must lift 50 pounds at a time.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on a given task.
• Enthusiastic about learning new skills and technology.
• Effective time‑management and tactical prioritization of work.
• Commitment to continued development through the DeGeest Strong Standard Program.
• Read, speak, and write English.
• Good communication skills.

Hiring salary range: $25.00-$35.00/hour
Bonus programs
Medical – Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Dental and Vision Plans
STD/LTD and Voluntary Life/AD&D Plans
401k with a company match
9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday
Paid time off
Additional incentives: safety glasses and steel toe boots reimbursement
Work shirts provided by De Geest

DeGeest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.