Automation Maintenance Technician

We are seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our team in Buffalo Grove, IL, to maintain our advanced automated production facility. This permanent, full-time role provides a strong hourly wage, a quarterly bonus program, and extra pay for those working night shifts.

If you have a background in robotics, warehouse automation, or material handling and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is a great fit. You will be responsible for maintaining the health of our mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-driven systems to ensure production remains safe and highly productive.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve technical issues with robotic, automated, and material handling machinery.
• Ensure equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently by diagnosing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical faults.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to help maintain the long-term reliability of our robotic and automated systems.
• Support the team by troubleshooting PLC-driven machinery and assisting with diagnostic processes.
• Utilize mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and system diagrams to guide your technical work.
• Determine the root cause of equipment failures to help minimize future downtime and improve overall operational stability.
• Inspect, disassemble, and repair or swap out worn components to keep the production line moving.
• Carry out system validations, re-qualifications, and routine equipment calibrations.
• Collaborate with our automation and engineering departments to facilitate system upgrades, new installations, and qualifications.
• Contribute to reliability-focused initiatives to help the entire team reduce equipment downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Practical maintenance background within automated warehouse, conveyor, robotics, or manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience working with automated machinery or PLC-based systems.
• Competency in interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Background in performing corrective and preventive maintenance in high-volume, automated environments.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production environment by accurately diagnosing and repairing equipment issues.
• Strong communication, documentation, and computer skills.

Preferred Technical Background

• Experience with material handling, automation, conveyors, or robotics.
• Skills in electronic assembly and troubleshooting, including mechanical assembly or PCB loading.
• Proficiency in harness and cable work, such as soldering, crimping, and connector assembly.
• Experience using testing and diagnostic tools like logic analyzers, multimeters, or oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, including wave soldering or component insertion systems.
• Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measuring equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $28 to $34, commensurate with your experience.
• Quarterly bonus eligibility of 5%, totaling up to 20% per year.
• Additional 10% pay premium for rotating night shift assignments.
• Engaging, hands-on work involving electromechanical systems, robotics, and modern automation.
• Opportunities to further your expertise in equipment diagnostics, PLC systems, and automation technology.

Core Competencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills