Automation Technician II

CHEP•Livonia, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

CHEP is seeking a hands-on Automation Technician II to support maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of automated plant systems at its Livonia, Michigan site. The technician works across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled equipment, including conveyors, pallet-handling machinery, dismantling, painting, and stencilling systems. The role also includes maintaining production hand tools and performing minor repairs on forklifts and yard shuttle trucks. The technician documents and schedules work in the corporate Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), supports reliability initiatives through failure analysis and corrective actions, and helps optimize equipment and maintenance processes. The position also involves training and mentoring colleagues, participating in safety programs and improvement forums, and using welding and cutting equipment. The site operates two shifts Monday through Friday; this role is scheduled for first shift, with possible weekend work for major preventive maintenance, repairs, or breakdowns.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in industrial machine maintenance.
Mechanically inclined, with demonstrable ability to use common mechanics' tools.
Advanced ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
Ability to use an electrical multimeter for troubleshooting.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial pneumatic and hydraulic components, including pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, and solenoids.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical components, including motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, and field sensors.
Advanced PLC skills, including use of programming techniques.
Knowledge of HMI operation and troubleshooting.
Understanding of industrial air compressors and peripheral components such as dryers, water separators, and automatic bleed-off systems.
Knowledge of control panels, power cabinets, electrical drawings, and three-phase 480-volt power systems.
Knowledge of electrical motors, variable frequency drives, PLC systems, Rockwell Automation CompactLogix (RSLogix 5000), and Ethernet/IP networks and devices.
Knowledge of chain drives, live roller conveyors, chain conveyors, belt conveyors, hydraulic pumps and circuits, pneumatic circuits and valves, and air compressors.
Ability to use and navigate Microsoft Office and internet applications.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations, and NEC 70E electrical safety.
Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to audit maintenance effectiveness processes.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to be available on call.
Willingness to travel up to 35% of the time.
Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 12 hours and lift 75 pounds.
Demonstrated success maintaining and repairing production machines.
History of effectively leading teams.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple high-priority projects in addition to normal responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform proactive and reactive maintenance while following health and safety protocols.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, PLC, and Ethernet/IP systems.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures in manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, pallet-handling machines, dismantling, painting, and stencilling systems.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair process hand tools such as pneumatic or electric reciprocating saws and nail guns.
Perform minor unscheduled maintenance and repairs on forklifts and yard shuttle trucks.
Identify equipment failure modes, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
Schedule, execute, and accurately document work orders and maintenance activities in the corporate CMMS.
Complete required scheduling, repair-material documentation, performance records, and reports.
Identify and drive equipment and process optimization and participate in machine process and design improvement forums.
Conduct risk assessments using site-specific or dynamic procedures.
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring on the use and repair of industrial production equipment.
Participate in health and safety programs, council or committee meetings, and required OSHA and corporate training and certifications.
Use welding and cutting equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.