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How to create a contractor profile

Build a profile that shows your automation expertise and gets you found by the companies hiring. It’s free.

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  • One account for everything

Step by step

  1. Sign up for Automate America

    Create a free account with your email and a secure password, then verify your email. One account does everything — find work, post work, or both.

    Tip: Use an email address you actually check.

  2. Add your basic information

    Add your name, professional title, city, and a clear headshot. Your public page shows your first name, photo, skills, and work history; your surname, email, and phone go only to a customer you connect with.

    Tip: A clear headshot helps customers recognize you.

  3. List your technical skills

    Add your skills by brand and model: PLC brands (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), robots (FANUC, ABB), languages (Python, C#), HMI/SCADA platforms, and the industries you have worked in.

    Tip: Be specific — "ControlLogix" is more searchable than just "Allen-Bradley."

  4. Add certifications

    List vendor certifications (Rockwell, Siemens), safety credentials (TÜV FSE), and industry certifications (ISA CCST) on your profile.

    Tip: Customers look for the certifications their site requires.

  5. Describe your experience

    Add work history with detail: companies, project types, technologies, and results. Focus on relevant automation work, and include both employment and contract engagements.

    Tip: Quantify it — "cut changeover time in half" beats "improved efficiency."

  6. Set your rate and availability

    Set your hourly rate, then mark yourself available when you can take work. Only available professionals appear on the map and in customers’ searches for who can start now.

    Tip: Turn availability off when you are booked.

  7. Write your bio

    Write a 150–300 word summary of your expertise, specializations, and what sets you apart. First person, authentic, no fluff.

    Tip: Name the specific industries or project types you excel in.

Before you publish

A complete profile has:

  • A clear photo
  • Title and city
  • Your skills, by brand and model
  • Your certifications
  • Your work history
  • Your hourly rate and availability
  • A short bio

Ready to build yours?

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