Automated Equip Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Automated Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Direct Hire | Full-Time
Schedule: Every Other Wednesday, Thursday-Saturday
Shift Hours: 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Job Applications

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis for this position.

Pay & Bonus

Pay Range: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Compensation is determined by experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Bonus Eligibility: Target annual bonus opportunity of 7%, based on company and/or individual performance.

About the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a leading advanced manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Automated Equipment Maintenance Mechanic for a night shift direct hire opportunity.

This highly skilled maintenance professional will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated manufacturing equipment and associated mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive industrial maintenance experience and strong PLC troubleshooting capabilities within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems.
• Utilize PLC software and ladder logic to diagnose machine control and automation issues.
• Complete preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support process validation and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex automated manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.
• Implement permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures and reduce downtime.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to process optimization through equipment modifications and maintenance improvements.
• Recommend enhancements to operating procedures and reliability practices.
• Support equipment performance improvement projects throughout the facility.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor and assist less experienced maintenance mechanics.
• Develop and maintain expertise across manufacturing technologies and automated equipment.
• Build technical proficiency in RF welding processes and associated equipment.

Operational Support

• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Support special projects and operational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, automation, production, or related environments.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced troubleshooting skills involving:
  • Electrical systems
  • Mechanical systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Controls and automation systems
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Ability to use PLC ladder logic as a troubleshooting tool.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial networks and control systems.
• Proficiency with maintenance tools, instrumentation, diagnostics, and test equipment.
• Knowledge of both metric and standard measurement systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Certifications

Candidates must be able to successfully obtain:

• Automated Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Certification
• RF Welding Qualification
• Electrical Safety Qualification

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Additional Responsibilities

• May support alternate shifts and participate in on-call rotations as business needs require.
• May lead maintenance improvement or special projects.
• May handle, label, collect, and transfer hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures.
• Must successfully complete required biohazard and safety training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and clean-room environment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move materials weighing up to 500 pounds using carts or mechanized equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Strong manual dexterity and visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work under fluorescent and LED lighting conditions.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Available for Election

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity

Specific benefit offerings, employee contributions, eligibility requirements, and enrollment details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Why This Opportunity?

• Direct hire opportunity with a growing advanced manufacturing organization
• Work with sophisticated automated production equipment and systems
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure
• Strong benefits package
• Opportunity to mentor others and contribute to process improvements
• High-impact role supporting critical manufacturing operations

Equal Opportunity Employer

LHH Recruitment Solutions and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers/Veterans/Disabled.

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Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is conducting this search on behalf of our client for a confidential direct hire opportunity.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jodeen Karls

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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.