Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island

Salary: $35.00 - $38.00

Job Category: Light Industrial

Date Posted: 03/03/2026

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Job Description:

Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island

CoWorx Staffing Services is seeking Automation Technician candidates in the Slatersville, RI area. The Automation Technician III supports automation installation, setup, repair, and maintenance in a fast-paced injection molding environment. This advanced role requires strong technical ability and the capability to train and guide junior technicians.

Responsibilities:

Install, set up, change over, and optimize robotics, automation cells, and standalone equipment
Train and guide junior technicians in setup, troubleshooting, fabrication, and daily tasks
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, robotic, and automation issues
Use multimeters, electrical testing devices, and thermal testing tools for troubleshooting
Upload, back up, and troubleshoot PLC programs, and explain PLC logic to junior techs
Make basic adjustments to vision systems and train others in vision inspection basics
Perform fabrication tasks using saws, mills, lathes, grinders, shears, brakes, and fastening tools
Adjust and tune vibratory bowl feeders and train others in proper setup
Suggest improvements or modifications to automation and robotics
Maintain a safe, clean, and cGMP-compliant work area; perform general housekeeping

Desired Background/Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
5–8 years of automation experience
Strong troubleshooting skills with robotics, automation, and large-scale installations
Ability to mentor junior personnel and communicate clearly

Other Information:

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.
If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

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Interested candidates please reference job code 242785 when responding to this ad.


Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island

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CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Their compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through its executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions. As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in its team and processes, CoWorx is raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.