2nd Shift Automation Technician

2nd Shift Automation Technician

The 2nd Shift Automation Technician serves as a multi-craft technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of automated production and facility equipment. This role combines electrical and mechanical expertise to ensure reliable operation of industrial machinery, controls, and support systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair facility and production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on automated machinery, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to diagnose issues and support repairs.
• Repair and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components on production machines, including metal fabricating and stamping machines, material handling systems, automated assembly machines, degreasing equipment, anodize lines, and conveyor systems.
• Repair or replace damaged air, chemical, water, and hydraulic pipes on machines, including measuring, cutting, threading, and installing new pipe as needed.
• Rebuild and install equipment, ensuring proper alignment, calibration, and integration with existing systems.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial controls and control panels to support automated processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Work safely and consistently while using full personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support continuous improvement and efficient production operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair facility and production equipment (required).
• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong electrical maintenance skills, including working with industrial controls and control panels.
• Mechanical maintenance skills, including experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Comfort working with degreasing and anodize machines and related equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely repair and replace air, chemical, water, and hydraulic piping systems.
• Capability to work a 2nd shift schedule in a manufacturing setting while wearing full PPE for the duration of the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with metal fabricating and stamping machines, material handling systems, automated assembly machines, degreasing equipment, anodize lines, and conveyor systems.
• Familiarity with industrial controls, control panels, and automation systems.
• Comfort working with a variety of tools and equipment for cutting, threading, and installing pipe.
• Interest in learning new technical areas and expanding skills in automation and industrial maintenance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a culture that emphasizes empowerment and trust, where leaders avoid micromanagement and encourage you to take ownership of your work. There are clear opportunities for growth, with leadership examples who began in entry-level roles and advanced within the organization. You will have the chance to broaden your skill set, including opportunities for electricians to gain hands-on experience such as meter set work, and to learn new technical areas across automation and industrial maintenance. A comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health, dental, and vision coverage, supports your long-term well-being and financial security.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment that requires wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) for the entire shift to maintain safety. The role supports production operations on a structured shift schedule, with work performed around industrial equipment such as metal fabricating and stamping machines, material handling systems, automated assembly machines, degreasing equipment, anodize lines, and conveyor systems. You will work hands-on with industrial controls, control panels, and a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a fast-paced, production-focused setting.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in New Albany, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.