Automation Maintenance Technician

Assurant•Lewisville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is a technical leader and subject matter expert (SME) responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, uptime, and operational performance within a highly automated production environment. This role leads advanced troubleshooting and repair efforts across robotics, vision systems, conveyors, PLC-controlled equipment, and other production technologies. Beyond hands-on maintenance, the Maintenance Technician mentors team members, drives continuous improvement initiatives, champions safety and compliance, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex equipment issues. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams, this individual helps optimize productivity, enhance equipment performance, and minimize downtime. This is an onsite role in our Lewisville TX facility, with a schedule of Monday-Thursday 6AM-4:30PM.

Requirements

4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including experience with automation systems and advanced troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems, robotics, PLCs, vision systems, motors, sensors, and industrial controls
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation
Experience using CMMS platforms such as eMaint or similar maintenance management systems
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience leading, mentoring, or training maintenance technicians
Hands-on experience with KUKA robotics, Cognex vision systems, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar automation platforms
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Experience leading continuous improvement, reliability, or equipment optimization projects

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, robotic, vision, and automation systems, including KUKA robots, Cognex vision systems, shrink tunnels, conveyors, and PLC-controlled equipment
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring failures
Serve as the primary escalation resource for advanced equipment and automation issues
Analyze maintenance data and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance
Recommend equipment upgrades, design enhancements, and process improvements to reduce downtime
Mentor and train Maintenance Technicians on troubleshooting, safety, maintenance procedures, and best practices
Support onboarding and development of new technicians through structured training and hands-on coaching
Lead daily shift meetings to communicate safety updates, maintenance priorities, and operational goals
Provide feedback to leadership regarding team performance and development opportunities
Coordinate maintenance activities and provide shift leadership when supervisors are unavailable
Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with CMMS (e.g., eMaint) work order standards
Develop and update SOPs, PM procedures, troubleshooting guides, and LOTO documentation
Audit preventive maintenance activities to ensure quality and effectiveness
Participate in Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and equipment reliability
Champion workplace safety through LOTO compliance, safety audits, and proactive risk identification
Assist in developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and support ongoing safety training efforts
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure maintenance activities meet safety, quality, and customer compliance requirements
Identify critical spare parts requirements and support inventory optimization efforts
Assist with storeroom audits and ensure availability of essential repair components