Automation Technician - 3rd shift

Location: New Albany • Department: Metalizing • Reports to: Technical Manager • Shift: 3rd Shift Monday - Friday 10 pm – 6:30 am

About the role

This production floor position is responsible for maintaining continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying system components on automated process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine changeovers from part‑to‑part/job‑to‑job.
• Clear machine jams as needed.
• Clean machine as needed; perform preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot machine product issues (metal and plastic), adjusting where necessary.
• Troubleshoot machine related mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, adjusting where necessary.
• Able to adjust and fabricate items needed to adapt bowl feeding systems, tracks, fixtures, and tooling to make a good product at designated rates.
• Provide feedback or receive guidance from the Automation Technician Supervisor or Manufacturing Engineer as needed.
• Able to diagnose and repair electrical issues including sensors, relays, servo systems, motor controls, and PLCs.
• Able to adjust robot positions, coordinate types, jog, and troubleshoot errors.
• Document all changes made to machines, fixtures or tooling made through installation, debug or normal operation as required by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maintain inventory for spare parts.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance actions on all machine systems and machine subsystems as needed.
• Document equipment history through Syteline and Directline.
• Communicate with the production shift personnel, Automation Technician Supervisor, Automation technician on the current shift and off shifts; communication includes shift status on issues and performance for all machines.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off to Enjoy Family or Hobbies
• DailyPay, to get your money faster
• Training, to help hone skills
• Many more!

Schedule

3rd Shift Monday - Friday 10 pm – 6:30 am