Dnow
AutomationTechnician
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“Automation Technician at Dnow. Skills: installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting. Performing basic preventative maintenance on control panels, PLC cabinets, sensors, and field wiring. Assisting with installation of automation components, instrumentation, and control hardware”
Industry & Context.
simple troubleshooting
following all safety and quality standards, Following all safety procedures and company standards at all times
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to assist senior personnel and perform routine duties under close supervision, Willingness to learn diagnostic tools, test meters, and basic troubleshooting techniques, Basic understanding of control panels, PLC cabinets, sensors, and field wiring (or willingness to learn), Ability to support installation activities including cable routing, conduit work, and terminations, attention to detail for documentation, labeling, and reporting, Ability to follow safety procedures and company standards at all times, Commitment to foundational skill development and progression to higher-level automation responsibilities
What You'll Do.
Performing basic preventative maintenance on control panels
Assisting with installation of automation components
Supporting cable routing
and panel preparation
Conducting equipment cleaning
and basic documentation updates
Learning to use diagnostic tools
and basic troubleshooting techniques
Assisting in resolving simple wiring or component issues under direction
Completing service reports and maintaining accurate work documentation
Following all safety procedures and company standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists senior personnel
Full Job Description
At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service. START YOUR CAREER NOW. The Automation Technician I supports installation and preventative maintenance of industrial control and automation systems. This entry-level role performs basic wiring, inspections, panel preparation, equipment cleaning, and simple troubleshooting under close supervision. The technician assists senior personnel, learns diagnostic tools and procedures, and completes documentation while following all safety and quality standards. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** * Performing basic preventative maintenance on control panels, PLC cabinets, sensors, and field wiring * Assisting with installation of automation components, instrumentation, and control hardware * Supporting cable routing, conduit work, terminations, labeling, and panel preparation * Conducting equipment cleaning, visual inspections, and basic documentation updates * Learning to use diagnostic tools, test meters, and basic troubleshooting techniques * Assisting in resolving simple wiring or component issues under direction * Completing service reports and maintaining accurate work documentation * Following all safety procedures and company standards **JOB REQUIREMENTS** * Ability to assist senior personnel and perform routine duties under close supervision * Willingness to learn diagnostic tools, test meters, and basic troubleshooting techniques * Basic understanding of control panels, PLC cabinets, sensors, and field wiring (or willingness to learn) * Ability to support installation activities including cable routing, conduit work, and terminations * Strong attention to detail for documentation, labeling, and reporting * Ability to follow safety procedures and company standards at all times * Commitment to foundational skill development and progression to higher-level automation responsi
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