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Trueline

Automation Technician

Lodi, CA · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Support packaging equipment and downstream automation systems * Read and interpret electrical ... Technician: * 3-5 years of industrial automation, automation maintenance, or electro-mechanical ...

Trueline

Automation Technician

Lodi, CA · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Support packaging equipment and downstream automation systems * Read and interpret electrical ... Technician: * 3-5 years of industrial automation, automation maintenance, or electro-mechanical ...

Trueline

Automation Technician

Lodi, CA

$28 - $38/hr

Support packaging equipment and downstream automation systems * Read and interpret electrical ... Technician: * 3-5 years of industrial automation, automation maintenance, or electro-mechanical ...

Niagara Bottling, LLC

Automation Technician

Diamond Bar, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $41.91/hr

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Automation Technician As an Automation Technician III at Niagara Bottling, you will be working on the production floor ...

Niagara Bottling LLC

Automation Technician

Diamond Bar, CA · On-site

$28.90 - $41.91/hr

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Automation Technician As an Automation Technician III at Niagara Bottling, you will be working on the production floor ...

Rieke Packaging Systems

Automation Technician

Denver, CO · On-site

$43K/yr

The Automation Technician supports the company's commitment to innovation by improving the performance, reliability, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment and automated systems. This role is ...

IC Automation

Automation Technician

Solon, OH · On-site

$39K/yr

Description The Automation Technician is responsible for all phases of automation cell integration ... Coordinating and planning for machine systems breakdown, packaging, and re-assembly at final point ...

IC Automation

Automation Technician

Solon, OH · On-site

$39K/yr

Description The Automation Technician is responsible for all phases of automation cell integration ... Coordinating and planning for machine systems breakdown, packaging, and re-assembly at final point ...

IC Automation

Automation Technician

Solon, OH · On-site

$39K/yr

Description The Automation Technician is responsible for all phases of automation cell integration ... Coordinating and planning for machine systems breakdown, packaging, and re-assembly at final point ...

Yaskawa

Automation Technician

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

$37K/yr

The Automation Technician will manufacture and test electrical/mechanical assemblies for robotic ... · Package automation equipment for safe transport to customer sites. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ...

Yaskawa

Automation Technician

Miamisburg, OH

$37K/yr

The Automation Technician will manufacture and test electrical/mechanical assemblies for robotic ... · Package automation equipment for safe transport to customer sites. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ...

Anomatic Corporation

Automation Technician

New Albany, OH · On-site

$40K/yr

As an essential business, Anomatic produces innovative and sustainable packaging for today ... Providing feedback or receive guidance from the Automation Technician Supervisor or Manufacturing ...

EMCOR Group, Inc.

Automation Technician III

Santee, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Job Summary The Automation Technician III will inspect, test, adjust and repair new or existing ... We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical ...

MGS Mfg. Group, Inc

Automation Technician

Germantown, WI · On-site

$42K/yr

As a Automation Technician at MGS, you will support end of arm tooling (EOAT), robots, and ... We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, company ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for packaging automation technician in the United States is $45,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $42,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Packaging Automation Technician

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Bartlett, IL • On-site

$34 - $37/hr

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Job description

Job Title: Packaging Automation Technician
Location: Bartlett, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Target Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.00/hour (plus OT and safety bonus)
Shift: multiple shifts are available
  • 2nd shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend)
  • 3rd shift: 10:00pm-6:30am (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, 401(k), and additional company benefits.
 
Must-Have Skills:
  • High-speed automated packaging equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • Mechanical troubleshooting, calibration, alignment, and machine setup
  • PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley & Siemens)
  • Pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, and automation systems
  • Food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturing experience
  • Preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs
  • CMMS experience
  • GMP, HACCP, SQF, and LOTO compliance
 
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Packaging Automation Technician to support high-speed automated packaging equipment in a food or CPG manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, calibrating, and optimizing packaging machinery to maximize uptime, efficiency, and product quality.
 
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated packaging equipment including cartoners, flow wrappers, HFFS/VFFS systems, tray sealers, conveyors, servo-driven equipment, and pneumatic systems.
 
Job Duties:
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed packaging equipment and automated production lines
  • Perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, machine setup, calibration, alignment, and timing adjustments
  • Support packaging equipment including:
    • Cartoners
    • Flow wrappers
    • HFFS/VFFS systems
    • Tray sealers
    • Conveyors
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, sensor, servo motor, and basic electrical systems
  • Optimize machine performance, packaging line efficiency, and equipment reliability
  • Read schematics, technical drawings, and OEM manuals
  • Utilize CMMS to document maintenance activities and repairs
  • Support GMP, HACCP, SQF, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance
  • Assist with equipment installation, startup, and continuous improvement initiatives
 
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred
  • 2+ years of experience maintaining high-speed packaging equipment in food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturing
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and automation experience
  • Experience with pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, conveyors, and automated packaging systems
  • Basic PLC exposure (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
  • Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
  • Welding/fabrication experience is a plus
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible shifts as needed

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.