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Open Hourly Contracts

You can find open hourly automation contracts 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 and no recruiter taking a cut.

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 — then you apply directly and talk with the hiring company yourself.

Companies post contracts free and see qualified applicants worldwide within minutes — or they search the marketplace and request the exact professional they need. Browse the open contracts below, or post your own free. The smart alternative to job boards and staffing companies.

Hourly Contract · OpenWhite Glove

Machine Tool Builder

📍 Holland, MI🗓 5 days · 10h/day
$64/hrOT $83/hr
Machine build
🗓 Starts Aug 24, 2026
Hourly ContractHourly • Sep 13, 2026

Details

People Needed2
ShiftDays
Hours/Day10
Hours/Week50

Job Description

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

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

Q1.Are you currently located and authorized to work in the US?Yes
Machine Tool Builder
Procedures and Policies:1. All work must be performed in accordance with the customer's site safety requirements and the contractor's certified competencies.2. Time must be submitted weekly through Automate America and approved by the customer representative before payment is released.3. Any change in scope, schedule, or rate must be agreed in writing through Automate America before work proceeds.

Hourly Contract · OpenWhite Glove

Controls Engineer

📍 Camden, AR✈ Travel🗓 6 days · 10h/day
$96/hrOT $125/hr
Allen Bradley / RockwellFanuc
Expenses coveredPer diem $200Airfare $1000
🗓 Starts Aug 17, 2026
Hourly ContractHourly • Aug 23, 2026

Details

People Needed1
ShiftDays
Hours/Day10
Hours/Week60

Job Description

Per Diem$200.00
Airfare$1,000.00
Travel Time$44.00/hr

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

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

Q1.Are you a US citizen or valid green card holder, and can you pass a background check and drug screen?Yes
Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalkMandatory
R-30iB, Handling ToolMandatory
Procedures and Policies:1. All work must be performed in accordance with the customer's site safety requirements and the contractor's certified competencies.2. Time must be submitted weekly through Automate America and approved by the customer representative before payment is released.3. Any change in scope, schedule, or rate must be agreed in writing through Automate America before work proceeds.























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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 — there is no recruiter in the middle.
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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