Automation Maintenance Technician AWS Schedule

Job DescriptionJob Description

Traveling CNC Maintenance

Technician

Location:

Lafayette, IN - must be able travel to work here

Pay: $40–$45/hour

Per Diem:

$1,050/week

Job Type: Full-Time

| 100% Travel | All Expenses Paid

Position

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Multi

Craft Maintenance Technician with experience in diagnosing,

troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machines.

This role involves working with a wide range of automation and machine tool

systems across over 35 OEM brands. You’ll support operations by maintaining CNC

mills (vertical and horizontal), machining centers, robotics, and other

industrial equipment.

Key

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machines and automation systems
• Perform electrical maintenance on CNC mills, machining centers, and robotics
• Work with equipment such as P&H cranes/hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, and CNC machine tools
• Repair CNC and PLC systems with controllers from Fanuc, Siemens, and Modicon
• Troubleshoot AC/DC analog and digital drives, sensors, encoders, wiring, and 480V systems
• Use laptops to connect to machines for diagnostics and repairs
• Log maintenance activities using a company-provided computer/tablet via MMS system
• Prioritize repairs based on equipment value stream

Required Skills

& Qualifications

• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machines
• Strong knowledge of PLC controls and ladder logic editing
• Electrical troubleshooting through HMI interfaces
• Familiarity with control systems: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, Fanuc
• Experience with AC/DC power systems
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively

Work Environment

& Schedule

• Industrial manufacturing and machine shop setting
• AWS Schedule: Friday–Monday (2 days on, 2 nights on)
• 2nd or 3rd shift: Monday - Friday (8 hour days)
• guaranteed 40 hours
• Initial 2–4 weeks of training on day shift before transitioning to assigned schedule
• Candidates must be open to both day and night shifts

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to , , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.