Automation Mechanic

CVS Health•Mount Prospect, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring an Automation Mechanic for its Pharmacy Maintenance Team in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The role maintains and troubleshoots automated systems in a large-volume pharmaceutical dispensing facility, helping meet production goals and quality expectations while supporting the dispensing of critical medications. Work includes routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair of automation robotics and electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. CVS Health provides the tools needed for the role upon training. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with premium pay for consistent weekend or company-holiday work. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., and Saturday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Requirements

At least 3 years of risk assessment skills, including understanding a process and determining how a change could affect it.
At least 3 years of project management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize.
At least 3 years performing preventive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment and using lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
At least 3 years troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated equipment controlled by PLCs.
At least 3 years performing mechanical and pneumatic repairs in an automation environment.
At least 3 years reading electrical schematics and prints and using a voltmeter on 24V–480V systems.
Comfort with physical labor, including crawling under conveyors, working in confined spaces, lifting 60 pounds without assistance, climbing ladders and industrial platforms, and working in aerial lifts.
Ability to walk and remain on one's feet for 90% of the shift.
Comfort working on dirty equipment during preventive maintenance.
Verifiable high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical, fulfillment center, warehouse, or healthcare environments.
Experience working with automation robots such as ABB or Fanuc.
Experience in a regulated environment, such as ISO 9000, ISO 13485, FDA-regulated, pharmaceutical, or medical device settings.
Craft certification or other mechatronics-related certification or training.
Experience using the Manager Plus system’s Work Order Dashboard and parts management.
At least 5 years troubleshooting equipment and PLC problems by accessing PLCs and reviewing ladder logic to determine machine state.
Associate degree in a technical discipline or higher.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain automation robotics and electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems in a large-volume pharmaceutical dispensing facility.
Inspect machines and systems routinely to ensure optimal performance.
Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems and support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based control systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Notify the Manager about concerns involving major repairs or additional equipment needed to support pharmacy automation equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Participate in training programs on new technologies and procedures.