Automation Technician, Auxiliary Conveying Eq

Mold-Rite Plastics•Twinsburg, OH

8h•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of auxiliary conveying equipment within our manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with experience in automation systems, controls, and material handling equipment who enjoys solving technical challenges in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

2+ years of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment.
Working knowledge of PLC systems, industrial controls, VFDs, sensors, and electrical troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA guidelines and a sharp focus on safety.
Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to read, comprehend and retain information.
Basic mathematical aptitude and skills.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Tactful, courteous, polite, patient, and professional at all times.
Good interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
Proactive problem solver.
Very good organization, follow-up and time management skills along with the ability to effectively multi-task.
A high level of trustworthiness and the ability to achieve integrity on all levels.
Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects with patience and tenacity.
Professional image; neat clean uniforms.
Self-motivated and self-disciplined.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Automation Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Experience with auxiliary conveying equipment, material handling systems, or plastics processing equipment is preferred.
Experience with vacuum conveying systems, loaders, dryers, blenders, or centralized material handling systems.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and root cause analysis.
Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair auxiliary conveying systems and related automation equipment.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
Program, adjust, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and automated control systems.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyors, loaders, feeders, vacuum conveying systems, and related equipment.
Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, and process improvements.
Monitor system performance and recommend modifications to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
Supports a culture where employees address unsafe conditions and behaviors, make suggestions for improvements, and actively participates in implementing solutions
Identifies safety gaps and self-initiates corrective actions
Strictly adheres to plant safety, housekeeping, and 5S efforts
Understands, identifies, and corrects safety hazards
Drives a culture which empowers employees to understand and embrace what they own
Monitors and verifies activities to ensure that finished goods and raw materials are coming in and out of the facility meet consumer safety and quality standards.
Complies with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures
Reports any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured products to the location’s Food Safety Team Leader and submits an appropriate incident report