Automation Technician – Molding / Assembly

Jobs for Humanity • Buffalo Grove, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Automation Technician with experience supporting molding or assembly automation equipment in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize robotic and automated production systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime, efficiency, and product quality in a medical device manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience in injection molding, assembly automation, or a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial robots and automated equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, and automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, electrical, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or Associate degree in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair molding or assembly automation equipment.
• Maintain industrial robots, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, and auxiliary automation equipment.
• Program and optimize robots such as FANUC, Sepro, Yushin, or Wittmann.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation systems.
• Support production startups, mold trials, and new product introductions.
• Improve equipment performance, cycle time, and overall productivity.
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Maintain maintenance records and automation documentation.
• Follow all safety, quality, FDA, GMP, and ISO requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED