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Chapters

  1. 0:00Every open contract, in full
  2. 0:14What that means for you
  3. 0:28The contract, top to bottom
  4. 0:55Rates, schedule and expenses
  5. 1:17Skills, eligibility, tools and questions
  6. 1:38Ordered for you
  7. 1:52Applying: a few short steps
  8. 2:17Your dashboard and the offer
  9. 2:33Mark yourself available
  10. 2:52White Glove: the back office done
  11. 3:17No risk in applying
  12. 3:34When openings came through someone else
  13. 3:45The best professional, not the cheapest
  14. 4:06Thank you

Transcript

Thank you for the work you do. Every open contract on Automate America is right here, shown in full. The rate, the schedule, the expenses, the location, and exactly what the customer needs. No login to look.

So what does that mean for you? You see the whole opportunity before you give anyone your name. There is no bidding and no negotiating. The rate on the contract is the rate. Apply with your profile, and you are paid exactly what you see.

Go to Automate America dot com slash contracts slash open. Every contract opens in full, right on the page. There are no little cards to click through. At the top, you see the title, the city and state, and when it starts. If the start date has already passed, it simply says Starts ASAP. The green pill says it's open, and how many professionals are needed. A contract with several openings keeps taking applications until they're filled.

Below that are the pay rates: base, overtime and double time, with the net terms right under them. Then the schedule: days a week, hours a day, the shift, and the estimated end. Beside the rates are the expenses covered, like per diem, hotel, airfare, rental car and mileage. Everything is said once, in one place.

On the right, you read the job description, then the requirements and skills. Each skill says Mandatory or Good to have, so you know exactly where you stand. Then come the eligibility and the tools. Sign in, and you also see the customer's own questions, before you ever apply. Any long section folds to three lines. Tap it, and you read every word.

The list is ordered for you. New and freshly updated contracts rise to the top. Sign in, and the order is built around your own profile. Thank you for keeping your profile current. It's how the right contracts find you.

Found one that fits? Tap Apply Now. Not ready yet? Watch it, ask a question, or share it with someone who fits. Applying takes a few short steps. There's no rate box and no start date to name. You're applying at the posted rate and start date. Add a note to the customer if you like, or dictate it. It's optional. Before you submit, it tells you exactly what's shared if you're shortlisted.

Your application goes straight to your dashboard, and you always know where it stands. First it says Applied, then Shortlisted. When the customer chooses you, you receive an offer, at the same posted rate. Right there, you choose Accept Offer or Decline.

One more thing. Mark yourself available. Professionals marked available are ringed in green and shown first on the map, where customers look for someone free right now. At full launch, only professionals marked available will be on the map. So when you're ready for your next contract, say so, and customers can come to you.

Contracts marked White Glove come with the back office already done. Automate America is the supplier of record, so you never have to become an approved supplier yourself. Your approved timesheets and expense reports become the invoices, automatically. We invoice the customer, and we pay you. You're paid on the net terms the customer set for the contract, shown right on it. No invoices to write, and no chasing payments.

There is no risk in applying, ever. Applying is free. Applying is not a commitment. If you change your mind, withdraw it from your dashboard. Nothing is committed until you read the offer and click Accept Offer. That click is the hire. Thank you for trusting us with your name.

Here, nobody bids against anybody. Now every open contract is on one page, in full. Thank you for the contracts you've finished; they're why this page exists.

Customers pick the best professional, not the cheapest. A rate driven down is a professional driven out, and we won't do that to you. To every customer who posts here, thank you. Every contract you post opens a door for a professional. This is the future of work: every professional with access to every opportunity they qualify for.

Thank you for your time. Somewhere right now there's a customer looking for your exact skills, for a few months, and willing to pay well for it. Before, they couldn't see you, and you couldn't see them. That's the only thing we're fixing. So look after the person next to you out there, and get home tonight. Questions? Text 586-770-8083, or email Info@AutomateAmerica.com for more information. Stay safe. Stay free. Zero friction.

Open Hourly Contracts

You can find open hourly contracts for every trade right here — every currently-open hourly contract on Automate America is listed below, posted by the companies that need the work, with the pay rate shown up front.

Hourly contracts cover the specialized, project-length work that keeps plants running: PLC and controls programming, robotics integration, SCADA/HMI, panel build, commissioning, maintenance, and skilled trades across automotive, food & beverage, energy, and general manufacturing. Each listing shows the role, location, rate, duration, and requirements before you apply, so you decide what fits. There is no bidding and no negotiating: the rate on the contract is the rate. Apply with your profile and you are paid exactly what you see.

Companies post contracts free and see qualified applicants worldwide — or they search the marketplace and request the exact professional they need. Browse the open contracts below, or post your own free.

Hourly ContractThrough Jan 23, 2027
Posted Anonymously

Job Description

Support an industrial automation project in Lima, Ohio: troubleshoot CNC machine during regular production support in off shifts; support machine improvements and debugging; troubleshoot control logic, motion sequences, and machine functionality. Initial 3-6 month engagement with possibility of extension based on project requirements and performance.

Per Diem$68.00
Hotel$113.00

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply

US work authorizationRequired
Bosch Rexroth MTC/MTX controlsCNC ProgrammingPLC logicMachine integrationCommissioningTroubleshootingDebugging industrial automation systemsControl logic troubleshootingMotion sequences
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already: Visit Hiscox Insurance. Enter your Zip Code to specify your state. Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation." Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started. Choose the date for your coverage to start. Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage. Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote. Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock. Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy: A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee. Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied. An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period. Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission. Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

Hourly ContractThrough Dec 6, 2026

Job Description

On site production support PLC programming troubleshooting

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply

US work authorizationRequired
Studio 5000Required
Lockout Tagout KitLaptopBasic Hand ToolsBasic Electrical Tools
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already: Visit Hiscox Insurance. Enter your Zip Code to specify your state. Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation." Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started. Choose the date for your coverage to start. Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage. Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote. Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock. Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy: A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee. Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied. An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period. Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission. Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.











Frequently Asked Questions

What are the open hourly contracts on Automate America?
Every currently-open hourly contract on Automate America, posted by the companies that need the work. They are contract, travel and project-based opportunities rather than permanent placement, and the pay rate is shown on the listing up front.
How do I apply for an open contract?
Create a free profile on Automate America, then open the contract listing and submit your application. You apply directly and talk with the hiring company yourself.
Does it cost anything to apply for a contract?
No. Creating a profile and applying to the open contracts is free — you apply directly, with no fees.
What does a contract listing tell me before I apply?
Each listing shows the role, location, rate, duration and requirements before you apply, so you can decide what fits before you contact anyone.

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