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 will be a part of a dynamic work team and report to the Automation Manufacturing Engineer. This position will also work closely with our Maintenance team in the execution of PMs, and Operations team with continuous mentorship for our Automation Operators.

This is a non-exempt hourly position working a flexible 12-hour shift. We have 12-hour day (7am-7pm) and 12-hour night (7pm-7am) shifts available . This position pays $26 per hour and up , based on experience, and includes a shift differential ($1 for day, $2 for nights).

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation packaging cells and multi-axis robotics. This includes corrective maintenance
• Actively participate in technical activities that lead to improved production processes
• Effectively provide feedback/training to Operator Technicians as needed
• Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is performed
• Ensure Asset Strategies are being executed and provide feedback when changes are needed
• Track issues/repairs and utilize escalation process via SAP or similar tools
• Work collaboratively with other internal resources to engage additional platform team members as needed

Who You Are

• 1 year or more experience in applying basic electrical and mechanical principles to motors, drivers, belts, and bearings
• 1 year or more experience running high-speed machinery (injection molding, paper or corrugated, etc.)
• Experience in operations and equipment maintenance in an industrial environment
• Experience communicating with all levels of an organization

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2-year degree or higher with an Electronic or Mechanical Technology focus, OR 5 or more years of electrical/mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting experience
• Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting
• Experience with maintenance and/or operation of injection molding machines
• Experience in applying Root Cause Analysis techniques.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.


Hiring Philosophy


All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are


At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

Our Benefits


Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities


Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).