Automation Technician

Your Job Are you a mechanically inclined person who enjoys working in a team environment to troubleshoot and resolve electro‑mechanical issues? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you! We are seeking qualified applicants for the Automation Technician role supporting the injection molding operations at our Leominster, MA facility. Our Team This position is part of a dynamic work team and reports to the Automation Manufacturing Engineer. It works closely with the Maintenance team in the execution of PMs and the Operations team for mentorship of Automation Operators. Compensation and Shift This is a non‑exempt hourly position with flexible 12‑hour shifts. Available shifts: 12‑hour day (7 am–7 pm) and 12‑hour night (7 pm–7 am). Pay starts at $26 per hour plus experience, with shift differentials of $1 for day shifts and $2 for night shifts. What You Will Do Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation packaging cells and multi‑axis robotics, including corrective maintenance. Actively participate in technical activities that lead to improved production processes. Provide feedback and training to Operator Technicians as needed. Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is performed. Ensure Asset Strategies are executed and provide feedback when changes are needed. Track issues/repairs and utilize the escalation process via SAP or similar tools. Work collaboratively with internal resources to engage additional platform team members as needed. Who You Are At least 1 year of experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles to motors, drivers, belts, and bearings. At least 1 year of experience operating high‑speed machinery (injection molding, paper or corrugated, etc.). Experience in operations and equipment maintenance in an industrial environment. Strong communication skills with all levels of an organization. What Will Put You Ahead Two‑year degree or higher with an Electronic or Mechanical Technology focus, or 5+ years of electrical/mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting experience. Experience applying basic PLC knowledge and troubleshooting. Experience with maintenance and/or operation of injection molding machines. Experience applying Root Cause Analysis techniques. Benefits We provide medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and may vary by geographic region. The company also offers additional resources and programs to support overall wellbeing. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. For additional information, refer to the E‑Verify website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Pacific