Automation Maintenance Technician
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.
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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
