Careers at Kent Automation
Find hands-on industrial automation jobs building practical, custom machinery for real production environments.
Kent Automation is looking for skilled, detail-oriented people who take pride in hands-on work. Our team builds custom machinery that solves real production challenges, with projects that require practical thinking, technical skill, and collaboration.
Hands-On Custom Work
Kent Automation is looking for skilled, detail-oriented people who take pride in hands-on work. Our team builds custom machinery that solves real production challenges, with projects that require practical thinking, technical skill, and collaboration across the shop, engineering, controls, assembly, and service.
Pay and Benefits
Experience-Based Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience, giving skilled candidates room to be considered based on their background.
Weekly Payroll
Employees are paid weekly, providing a consistent and reliable pay schedule.
Retirement Contributions
A Simple IRA with company contributions is available to help employees plan for the future.
Health and Insurance Benefits
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability.
Paid Time Off
Paid time off is available to support time away from work when employees need it.
Open Positions
We’re currently hiring for the following positions at Kent Automation in Kent, Ohio.
Machine Assembler — Mechanical or Electrical
Location: Kent
Employment Type: Full-time
This role supports hands-on assembly work for custom machinery and production equipment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, mechanically or electrically inclined, and interested in building equipment used in real manufacturing environments.
Machine Assembler
Location: Kent
Employment Type: Full-time
This position supports machine assembly for custom equipment projects across Kent Automation and Kent Pultrusion. The role is a strong fit for candidates interested in custom machinery technician jobs and hands-on work with practical manufacturing systems.
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