Automation Systems Technician

Automation Systems Technician

Day shift - Monday thru Friday (8.5 hour days)

A growing industrial services organization is expanding its on site automation support team and is seeking a skilled Automation Systems Technician to help keep critical facility systems operating at peak performance. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys solving complex equipment issues, partnering closely with site operations, and making a visible impact on uptime, reliability, and day to day production. You will work across a broad mix of automated equipment and electromechanical systems in a fast moving environment where strong troubleshooting ability and professional communication are highly valued.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Modern office environment in a prime location
• Strong work life balance with consistent daytime schedule
• Onsite wellness amenities and a collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of entities and financial structures

Focus:

• Maintain, inspect, and repair automated equipment used in an active industrial setting
• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues involving 480V, 240V, 48V, and 24V systems
• Troubleshoot and support robotics, conveyor systems, dock and door equipment, racking systems, and other material handling assets
• Work on mechanical components such as gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and related drive systems
• Use schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment history to identify failures and recommend lasting corrective actions
• Document completed work accurately, communicate status clearly, and help coordinate follow up service activity when needed
• Serve as a strong on site partner by building trust with operations personnel and delivering responsive customer facing support

Skill Set:

• 3 to 5 or more years of automation maintenance or automation troubleshooting experience
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting background, including 480V, 240V, 48V, and 24V systems
• Experience supporting automated equipment such as robotics, conveyors, dock and door systems, racking, and material handling equipment
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting ability with gear trains, chain driven systems, and related equipment
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage priorities in a live production environment
• Strong communication, relationship building, and customer service skills
• Comfort using technology for service documentation and work tracking
• Must own personal tools

Preferred Background

• Allen Bradley PLC experience
• Experience using JIRA or similar work management systems
• MIG, TIG, or Arc welding experience

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