Automation Mechanic

CVS Health•Mount Prospect, IL

3d•$21 - $45•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 high-volume pharmaceutical dispensing facility, including specialized robotic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment. The technician conducts inspections and preventative maintenance, helps resolve technical issues to meet production and quality expectations, and supports safe, clean operations. CVS Health provides tools after training; employees are not required to supply their own. The position is full-time, guaranteed 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and Saturday from 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Premium pay is offered for consistently working weekends or company holidays.

Requirements

Verifiable high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of risk assessment skills, including understanding processes and determining how changes may affect them.
At least 3 years of project management skills, including multitasking and prioritization.
At least 3 years performing preventative maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment and using 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 of experience with electrical schematics, print reading, and voltmeter use (24V–480V).
Ability to crawl under conveyors and work in confined spaces.
Ability to lift 60 pounds without assistance.
Ability to climb ladders and industrial platforms and work in aerial lifts.
Ability to walk and remain on feet for 90% of the shift.
Comfort working on dirty equipment during preventative maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical, fulfillment center, warehouse, or healthcare environments.
Experience 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 Manager Plus Work Order Dashboard or parts management systems.
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 high-volume pharmaceutical dispensing facility.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure machines and systems perform optimally, including troubleshooting electromechanical control systems and supporting PLC-based control systems.
Perform preventative 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.