Cresco Labs is a publicly traded, vertically integrated cannabis operator with locations nationwide. We operate Sunnyside dispensaries and focus on normalizing cannabis through professionalism, community engagement, and industry-leading standards.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM. Pay: $31.50 – $35/hr.
The Automation Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and optimizes automated production and packaging systems throughout the facility, with emphasis on automation controls, electrical systems, and equipment reliability.
Core Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, drives, and control devices
- Diagnose issues with programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), and variable frequency drives (VFD)
- Interpret electrical schematics and manufacturer documentation
- Support installation and commissioning of new automation equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance on automated systems
- Troubleshoot high-speed packaging equipment including baggers, conveyors, and labelers
- Optimize equipment performance and implement process improvements
- Ensure OSHA compliance and lockout/tagout procedures
- Train operators on equipment operation
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years experience with automated industrial or packaging equipment
- Demonstrated electrical and automation troubleshooting ability
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics
- Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial components
- Familiarity with sensors, relays, motor controls, and VFDs
- Knowledge of industrial safety procedures (LOTO)
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar PLC platforms
- Technical certification or associate degree in Automation, Industrial Controls, or Electrical Technology
- Industrial networking/SCADA experience preferred
- Must be 21+ years old with legal U.S. work authorization
Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid holidays and PTO, potential bonuses.