Automation Technician
About the job
- An associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or another Engineering field.
- Two years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Expertise in control-system machine-safety requirements, with a willingness to obtain and maintain appropriate machine-safety certifications.
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to design and build electrical control cabinets and run control wiring.
- Understanding of control-system components, including their functions, selection, and wiring; examples include PLCs, power supplies, relays, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, and motor starters.
- Experience selecting and sizing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), installing, wiring, and programming them, and troubleshooting them.
- Experience creating and/or maintaining HMI and machine-interface systems.
- Understanding of mechanical automation, including pneumatic cylinders, solenoid valves, gearboxes, and motors.
- Competency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and/or 3D design software to maintain control-system documentation.
- Basic knowledge of industrial power systems, including phases, voltage, breakers, and equipment-level power distribution.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to commute between locations as required.
- Participate in advanced manufacturing projects to further automate manufacturing processes.
- Work with manufacturing and production machine-control and network-communication applications.
- Troubleshoot existing manufacturing equipment across three locations to support current product production lines; read electrical schematics and use test equipment to diagnose issues involving PLCs, VFDs, control systems, wiring, motors, relays, fuses, and control networks.
- Lead automation and controls projects from concept and design through purchase, installation, and qualification within budget.
- Support other manufacturing engineering projects from the controls perspective.
- Adhere to New Pig's safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Experience with the Allen Bradley platform, including RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and RSView/FactoryTalk View Studio.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
- Servo experience.
- Robotics experience.
About the company
New Pig helps workplaces stay clean, safe, and productive by offering the world’s largest selection of contained absorbents and related safety products. Its product line includes absorbent mats, socks, booms, pillows, and pans, plus items for material handling, personal protection, spill response, liquid filtration, maintenance, industrial wipes, and workplace safety. These products work by containing and absorbing spills, trapping liquids, and providing tools for cleanup and protection, such as mats and booms to stop spread, socks and pillows to soak up liquids, wipes for quick cleanups, and PPE for personal protection. New Pig differentiates itself with its very broad range of contained absorbents and proven products, backed by an emphasis on expert advice and accessible customer support through multiple channels. The company’s goal is to help customers keep their environments clean and safe while maintaining productivity by offering practical spill-control and safety solutions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Antis Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New Pig donated $10,000 to The Rivet on June 19, 2025, strengthening regional employer brand.
- Revelio shows 22 active job postings in 2026, confirming ongoing hiring despite modest growth.
- New Pig's spill-containment catalog expanded through 2026, including berms, barriers, pallets, and accessories.
What critics are saying
- Justrite launched MightyBerm polyethylene berms on March 25, 2026, intensifying spill-containment price pressure.
- Revelio shows only 1,338 employees in March 2026, signaling limited scale versus larger rivals.
- Any contamination-regulation slip or major product failure would damage trust in safety-critical industrial accounts.
What makes New Pig unique
- Patented PIG spill-control products anchor New Pig's brand in regulated industrial containment.
- Tipton, Pennsylvania manufacturing and direct-to-customer distribution support specialized, fast-turn spill solutions.
- The PIG Difference grant program builds local goodwill and reinforces sustainability credibility.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Discounts
- Gym Membership