Automation Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimization of automated packaging, pack-off, and palletizing equipment within the SunGold facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment uptime, production efficiency, and product quality in a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment. This position requires advanced troubleshooting capabilities across electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled systems and partners closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or technical degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred
- 3–7+ years of maintenance experience, with a focus on automated manufacturing or packaging environments
- Experience supporting high-speed packaging or CPG manufacturing operations preferred
- Familiarity with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley or similar) strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of automation systems, controls, and mechanical equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems (motors, drives, sensors)
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC and control processes
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems (conveyance, robotics, packaging equipment)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Basic data analysis and equipment performance tracking
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automated packaging equipment, including fillers, conveyors, robotics, and palletizing systems
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime
- Repair or replace faulty components to restore equipment functionality and performance
- Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure operation within established performance parameters (centerline conditions)
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, HMIs, and automation components
- Support approved modifications or improvements to control systems and automation equipment
- Assist in commissioning and startup of new automated equipment
- Partner with engineering and external vendors on system upgrades and enhancements
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, and reliability
- Make real-time adjustments to optimize production performance and reduce downtime
- Analyze equipment data and trends to proactively address issues
- Ensure equipment operates in compliance with safety standards and company policies
- Monitor equipment performance to maintain product quality standards
- Support food safety and quality initiatives in alignment with GMP, HACCP, and company standards
Benefits
- On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k & company match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
