Automate America Platform FAQ

Question 1

What is Automate America?

Accepted Answer

Automate America is a professional hiring marketplace connecting skilled professionals and contractors with companies across industrial, commercial, and residential work — automation and controls, electrical, HVAC, software, mechanical, manufacturing, healthcare, and all skilled trades. The Automate America platform lets companies hire electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, PLC programmers, software developers, robotics engineers, and other specialists directly or through White Glove managed services.

Question 2

How do I hire an electrician on Automate America?

Accepted Answer

Create a free company account at automateamerica.com, post your project requirements, and browse electricians and the licenses they list. You can filter by location, license type, hourly rate, and availability. Review electricians as they apply, or request a specific electrician directly.

Question 3

What trades are available on Automate America?

Accepted Answer

Automate America has thousands of licensed professionals across trades including industrial electricians, welders, pipefitters, millwrights, HVAC technicians, PLC programmers, controls engineers, robotics integrators, instrumentation technicians, and registered nurses. Most professionals are available for contract, temp-to-hire, and direct placements.

Question 4

How much does it cost to hire a contractor on Automate America?

Accepted Answer

Posting a job on Automate America is free. Contractor hourly rates vary by trade: electricians typically range $35-$65/hr, PLC programmers $55-$85/hr, controls engineers $60-$90/hr, and robotics integrators $65-$100/hr. White Glove managed services include payroll, compliance, and insurance management for an all-in rate.

Question 5

How does contractor staffing work on Automate America?

Accepted Answer

Post your contract requirements (trade, location, skills, rate, duration). Qualified professionals apply or get matched to your posting. You review profiles, certifications, and reviews, then connect directly. For White Glove service, Automate America onboards the professional, runs timesheets and expense approvals, sends the company one invoice and pays the professional on the contract's net terms.

Question 6

Is Automate America free for contractors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, creating a profile and applying to contracts on Automate America is completely free for professionals. Optional profile boosting is available for professionals who want enhanced visibility in the feed and in search results.

Question 7

What is White Glove service?

Accepted Answer

White Glove is Automate America's managed service — Automate America onboards the professional, runs timesheets and expense approvals, sends the company one invoice and pays the professional on the contract's net terms. The professional works as an independent contractor, through their own company as a supplier, or as a W-2 employee of a service partner — never as an employee of Automate America.

Question 8

How do I find PLC programmers near me?

Accepted Answer

Use the search feature on Automate America to filter PLC programmers by location, PLC brand (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron), hourly rate, and availability. You can search by city, state, or radius. Verified PLC programmers have manufacturer certifications listed on their profiles.

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