Automation Technician

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.

We are seeking an Automation Technician to support, maintain, and optimize all robotics and automation equipment within our manufacturing facility. This role includes setup, troubleshooting, repair, training, and continuous improvement activities to ensure high-quality production and equipment performance.

Pay: $31/hour + 5% shift premium

Shifts Available:

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM-11:00 PM

• 3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 PM-7:00 AM

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Perks & Benefits: Medical / Dental Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off.

Shifts: 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Employment Types: Full Time, Direct Hire.

Pay Rate: $31.00 - $32.55 / hour

Duties:

• Set up all robotics and automation equipment, including fixtures, conveyors, grippers, pin stampers, and brush systems.

• Perform temporary and full inspection approvals before production runs.

• Monitor production for proper setup, part quality, and downtime prevention.

• Troubleshoot and repair automation components (rails, sensors, grippers, belts, actuators, rollers).

• Optimize automation applications and recommend new technologies.

• Assist with new processes, sampling, data collection, PMs, and recordkeeping.

• Train and support employees using robotic systems.

• Participate in team-based problem solving and continuous improvement.

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Position Requirements:

• Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean work area.

• Work from instructions, prints, and process specifications with accountability for equipment

• Experience with robotics setup, troubleshooting, and repair

• Strong problem-solving and technical skills

Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 50 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED.

Work Location: Amsted Automotive, Geneva, IL 60134.

Job Types: Material Handler, Production, Maintenance.

Industry: Manufacturing.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $31.00 - $32.55 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at .

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.