Automation Technician

Automation Technician – Manufacturing R&D Support
Location: Mon Valley
Pay: Up to $55,000/year (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | Daylight Shift | Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Long-Term Opportunity

TOPS Staffing is partnering with a Pittsburgh based manufacturing company area that is working on developing a new production process. This Automation Technician role is a hands-on position working closely with the engineering and R&D teams to test, modify, and improve production equipment during process development and implementation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, automation, robotics, and working with emerging manufacturing technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Support engineering and R&D teams by testing, modifying, and optimizing automated production equipment

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic and automated manufacturing systems

• Assist with equipment setup, calibration, programming, and process trials

• Evaluate and support new automation technologies and manufacturing methods

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment performance

• Create and maintain documentation for equipment changes, test results, and process improvements

• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and environmental standards

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required

•  Experience in automation, robotics, manufacturing, or industrial technology

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Hands-on experience with automated or robotic equipment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Involvement in new process development and equipment implementation

• Direct exposure to engineering, automation, and R&D initiatives

• Competitive salary up to $55,000/year based on experience

• Stable daylight schedule with no weekends

• Long-term career growth in automation and advanced manufacturing

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

This role is ideal for a technically driven professional looking to grow their automation career while contributing to innovative manufacturing processes.

Apply today through TOPS Staffing to take the next step in your automation and robotics career.

Machine Repair Technician – Daylight Shift
Location: Saxonburg, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: Daylight (Start time between 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM, 8-hour shift)
Pay: $27–$30/hour (Based on experience)

A leading manufacturing company in the Saxonburg area has partnered with TOPS Staffing to hire an experienced Machine Repair Technician to join their small, skilled maintenance team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment across a large, well-equipped machining facility.

The facility includes 100+ pieces of equipment, including 40+ CNC machines and numerous additional production and support machines. You’ll work alongside a maintenance team of 3–5 techs, each handling various levels of repair and preventive maintenance.

Position Overview:
The Machine Repair Technician will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of production equipment, including CNC and non-CNC machinery. This role requires strong troubleshooting abilities across electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and thermal systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and troubleshoot machinery to identify malfunctions.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and thermal issues.
• Dismantle equipment to access faulty components when needed.
• Inspect, measure, and assess parts for wear, damage, or misalignment.
• Replace or repair defective parts; realign and adjust machine components.
• Test and run equipment after repair to confirm proper operation.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and source necessary repair parts.
• Document all repairs and preventive maintenance using computer maintenance software.
• Prioritize and schedule repairs based on production needs.
• Perform all work safely and in accordance with company policies.
• Support additional maintenance tasks as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in maintenance or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant machine maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools, machine controls, and blueprint/schematic reading.
• Ability to interpret electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and thermal diagrams.
• CNC knowledge and familiarity, ability to run machine to see malfunction or diagnose issues.
• Strong computer and troubleshooting skills required.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Ability to work in a typical manufacturing environment (hot, cold, and noisy areas).
• Frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and use of hand tools.
• Must be able to safely perform physical maintenance tasks.