Automation Technician

Black Bear Talent is actively recruiting an Automation Technician for our Client in Waynesboro, VA. The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting the design, programming, assembly, installation, and support of automation projects throughout our clients facility. And will have strong background in automation and mechanical hands-on experience. This person will be the project technical lead and may be responsible for some project management activities.

• Assist with building and programming on new and rebuilt equipment.
• Follow mechanical and electrical prints
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
• Responsible for adherence to all company, industry, and regulatory procedures
• Responsible for participating in post project review
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environment and Department of Health requirements

• Two year degree in automation, manufacturing, or proven hands on control experience.
• Proven experience in PLC logic and programming and development of HMIs.
• Knowledge of Set up and communications of ACdrives preferred
• Good Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability and desire to learn new technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be able to think outside of the box and handle decisions.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen

• Robotic experience
• Vision system Experience
• Pneumatics experience

At Black Bear Talent we’re not just about filling a space. We partner with you to find the right fill for your needs. Our number one goal is to find you the career candidate and building the relationship with the employer as your trusted source for staffing and direct hires