Automation Technician
Visa sponsorship
Engineering · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $43 - $45/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
This manufacturing business needs an Automation Technician who can keep production lines healthy and push them forward. You will tackle PLCs and control systems, hunt down faults, upgrade parts of the plant and join automation projects, backed by seasoned automation specialists based across several sites. Hours are Monday to Friday, 45 a week, with a usual 7am start, and you can expect a lot of project work alongside AI, robotics and other advanced manufacturing technology.
New Zealand-based candidates who are suitably qualified will be given preference, yet experienced overseas applicants are encouraged to apply, and Accredited Employer Work Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
Before you apply, refresh your English CV for an automation role: name the PLC platforms you have worked on, the plants you have supported and your electrical trade qualification. You can get a PLC-ready CV from Build AI CV and tailor it to this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme, commission and troubleshoot PLCs
- Provide support for HMI and SCADA systems and track down electrical and control system faults
- Run automation upgrades and continuous improvement projects
- Contribute to the reliability and performance of the plant
- Team up with engineering, maintenance and production colleagues
- Help bring new automation technologies into service
Requirements & Eligibility
- An electrical trade qualification, or something similar
- Ideally 4-5+ years working in manufacturing or industrial automation
- Hands-on experience with common PLC platforms, plus the ability to read electrical drawings and control schematics
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
- A practical, self-motivated approach
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