Automation Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool & Die has diligently served the people of both states since 1940. Founded on the principle of delivering the finest work possible for our clients, we now operate four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

About the role

The Automation Maintenance Technician is a cross-functional technical role within the Maintenance Department responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and continuously improving automated manufacturing equipment in a high-volume automotive welding environment. This position partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, Production, Quality, and Tooling to diagnose equipment issues, implement corrective actions, support new equipment installations, and improve manufacturing processes through continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, hydraulic prints, and mechanical drawings
• Troubleshoot equipment using PLC diagnostics, HMIs, and robot teach pendants
• Replace motors, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, cylinders, sensors, valves, weld components, and tooling
• Respond quickly to equipment downtime while maintaining safe work practices
• Program, troubleshoot, recover, and optimize Fanuc robots
• Perform robot mastering, TCP verification, backups, and restores
• Support MIG, Resistance Spot, and Projection welding systems
• Maintain weld guns, transformers, electrodes, weld schedules, cooling water, pneumatic systems, and weld quality
• Repair and maintain production fixtures and tooling
• Replace locating pins, clamps, sensors, cylinders, and tooling components
• Shim and adjust fixtures to maintain dimensional accuracy
• Support equipment improvements and process validation
• Implement corrective actions to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and all safety procedures at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of environmental processes and requirements applicable to the role
• Ensure all environmental practices are in line with job scope, including proper waste disposal and reporting of spills or non-compliance

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance, robotics, or automated manufacturing experience
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and inspection results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to rapidly changing production needs

Skills

• Robotics: Fanuc or Nachi programming, robot recovery, and teach pendant programming
• Welding: MIG, Resistance Spot, Projection welding, weld controllers, and weld quality troubleshooting
• Mechanical: Pneumatic and hydraulic systems, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, fixtures, and automated tooling
• Electrical: Industrial electrical systems, motors, sensors, control panels, schematics, VFDs, and safety circuits
• Nachi robotics preferred
• Servo welding systems preferred
• Vision systems preferred
• Preventive and predictive maintenance experience preferred

Benefits

• Starting pay $30.00–$42.00 per hour
• $1.50/hour shift premium for 2nd shift; $1.00/hour for 3rd shift
• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Full benefits

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Must be available to work overtime (daily, weekends, and some holidays)

Work Environment

Work will be performed in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. The position requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking with occasional bending. Employees may lift, carry, push/pull, and reach for supplies and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, organize and prioritize responsibilities, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.