Automation Technician

Location: New Albany Facility • Department: Assembly • Reports to: Automation Manager • Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

About the role

This production-floor position maintains continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying components on automated process equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of 120VAC control circuits, 24VDC control circuits, industrial power 3-phase 480V, and industry-accepted electrical safety practices for testing energized circuits.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and VFD-controlled machinery.
• Proficient in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex automated system drawings.
• Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment; must have and maintain all hand and test tools required to maintain automated equipment.
• Computer proficient—Microsoft Windows-based computer operation.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice or on weekends.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Health coverage starting your first day
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• DailyPay to access earned wages faster
• Training to hone skills