Factory Automation Technician II

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues on automation equipment (conveyors, AMRs, robotic stations, lifters, alignment units, sensors, PLC-controlled systems).
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on FA equipment to prevent breakdowns and improve uptime.
• Monitor equipment data through MES/SCADA systems to analyze trends and identify root causes.
• Support installation, relocation, and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Repair, adjust, and maintain automation systems to ensure stable operation.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, PLC I/O diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Record maintenance activities and update equipment history logs.
• Follow standardized processes, SOPs, and 5S/3R requirements to ensure consistency across shifts.
• Provide hands-on training to new employees on automation equipment functions, troubleshooting, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers, shift leaders, and vendors to enhance system performance and improve reliability.
• Lead equipment-related meetings and support vendor visits, audits, or facility tours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of maintenance or automation experience in a factory/plant environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required (associate degree preferred).
• Experience with automation systems such as conveyors, robotic cells, AMRs (preferred).
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical drawings and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• PLC knowledge (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar) preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in PPE for up to 12 hours (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes).
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. and frequently bend, twist, and reach overhead.