Automation Technician
US$35 – US$38 / hr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$35 – US$38 / hr |
|---|
CertificationsFANUC HandlingTool, ABB IRC5, Allen-Bradley PLC
Field of studyElectrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree
Company Description
For use in all Link Snacks Job Descriptions – North American and Globally.
At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.
We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.
Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.
Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.
Job Description
The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment. This role ensures equipment reliability, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to safe and efficient production operations.
Available Shifts:
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
- 6:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday
- 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Thursday
- 5:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday–Sunday
Key Responsibilities
- Installation & Commissioning
- Install, configure, and calibrate industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and automation systems.