Automation Maintenance Technician II - Days

Quanex • Winnebago Township, IL

4d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Maintenance Technician II is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, hands-on experience with industrial automation equipment, and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.

The hours of operation for this role will be Monday to Friday, with a starting time between 6:45am - 9:00am to 3:15pm - 6:00pm, with the ability to work every other weekend.

Requirements

• 4+ of experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Advanced experience and knowledge of electrical and mechanical applications
• Proficient technical and systems experience, including CMM systems experience
• Ability to read schematics

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment and control systems
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related automation components
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical manuals
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve system performance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Document maintenance activities, system changes, and troubleshooting efforts

Benefits

• Health Benefits: medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!
• Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs
• Financial benefits: 401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
• Work-Life benefits: Paid Time Off (56 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed