Industrial Automation Specialist

Pay: $34-$40/hour based on experience

Schedule: 2-2-3 Days schedule
Some schedule flexibility required to meet business needs

Benefits

• Starting Day One Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Rewards Program
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
• Tuition reimbursement

About The Role

A Maintenance Automation Specialist troubleshoots, services, and repairs computerized systems and robotic equipment designed to reduce human interaction while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant and department safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Escalate and address safety concerns
• Connect to and troubleshoot PLC and drive platforms
• Perform advanced troubleshooting using root cause and rapid problem-solving techniques
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians and trainees
• Identify production losses related to automation systems and communicate corrective actions
• Calibrate process controls including E/P devices, load cells, and sensors
• Configure and adjust PID temperature control systems
• Work with OEMs to support equipment functionality, setup, and optimization
• Design and implement automation and electronics improvement projects
• Update electrical prints and redlines using AutoCAD 2D
• Develop electrical procedures and technical documentation
• Support after-hours maintenance needs, including nights and weekends when required
• Partner with Corporate and Plant Engineering on capital projects
• Troubleshoot and repair both electrical and mechanical systems

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical, Industrial Automation, or Journeyman with E&I
• Working knowledge of plant equipment and preventive maintenance techniques
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to use hand tools, multi-meters, computers, and oscilloscopes
• PLC programming experience using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training and/or education in electrical systems, including PLCs
• 2-5 years of experience maintaining production machinery and plant support systems
• Working knowledge of Wonderware
• Experience managing plant utilities software through i-Vu
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to work under deadlines