Automation Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Maintenance Technician – Launch Your Career in Medical Device Manufacturing!

Looking to put your mechanical and troubleshooting skills to work with cutting-edge automated equipment? PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Automation Maintenance Technician for a leading medical device manufacturer in Southington, CT . This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering competitive pay, steady first-shift hours, and the chance to build a long-term career with an industry leader.

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working with automated equipment, and keeping production running efficiently, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Position: Automation Maintenance Technician
Location: Southington, CT
Pay: $27.00/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

What You'll Do

As an Automation Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep automated and semi-automated production equipment operating at peak performance. You'll troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance, complete machine changeovers, and support continuous improvement initiatives that keep production running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing equipment and production systems

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment

• Complete machine setups, tooling changes, and production changeovers

• Diagnose issues involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems

• Perform equipment adjustments to maximize production efficiency

• Monitor machine performance and assist with process improvements

• Complete production documentation, startup checklists, and traceability records

• Pull quality inspection samples and support production quality requirements

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition

• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED

• Up to 3 years of manufacturing experience

• Experience working with automated or semi-automated production equipment preferred

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

• Ability to read work instructions and technical documentation

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push/pull up to 80 pounds

• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school or vocational training

• Experience performing machine changeovers

• Preventative maintenance experience

• Manufacturing equipment troubleshooting experience

• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing exposure

• Experience working in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

• $27.00/hour starting pay

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential

• First-shift schedule with evenings free

• Weekly pay

• Benefits available while on assignment

• Work with advanced automated manufacturing equipment

• Join a clean, high-tech medical device manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to expand your automation and maintenance skills with an industry-leading employer

Apply Today!

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting automated equipment, and are ready to grow your career in advanced manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration! Interviews are being scheduled now. Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly.

Pay Details: $27.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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