Electro-Mechanical Automation Technician

Dover Corporation•Grand Terrace, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro-Mechanical Automation Technician II is responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs on automated production equipment, robotics, and industrial control systems. This role supports facility uptime by diagnosing standard electrical and mechanical faults on CNC machinery, robotic cells, and conveyor networks under the guidance of the maintenance supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in industrial electro-mechanical maintenance within an advanced manufacturing environment.
Basic experience troubleshooting robotics, CNC equipment, or PLCs.
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operation experience required (certification required onsite).
Basic understanding of robotic operations and utilization of teach-pendants for minor adjustments.
Familiarity with CNC machine components including servo drives, linear guides, and industrial controllers.
Ability to connect to PLCs to monitor and trace ladder logic for basic I/O fault isolation (no programming required).
Competency in standard industrial electricity (up to 480V, 3-phase), mechanical assemblies, and fluid power (pneumatics/hydraulics).
Ability to use a digital Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to log work and track parts.
Solid time management and problem-solving skills to handle fast-paced production demands.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or maintenance engineering technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs standard preventative maintenance on paint and welding robots, including cleaning, minor calibrations, and replacing consumable parts.
Diagnoses and repairs routine mechanical breakdowns and electronic drive faults on multi-axis CNC machines and overhead conveyor lines.
Connects via laptop interfaces to PLCs to monitor standard field device signals like limit switches, proximity sensors, and photo-eyes.
Assists senior technicians with the installation, positioning, assembly, and commissioning of new manufacturing machinery.
Performs general plant facility maintenance, including basic HVAC care (belts/filters), industrial plumbing, and utility drops (compressed air, water, gas, and 3-phase electrical lines).
Replaces worn parts and executes minor mechanical repairs for production line machinery and facility support equipment.
Performs basic inspection and scheduled servicing of plant air compressors, monitoring rotary screw and piston performance to report anomalies and execute standard, pre-approved mechanical repairs.
Logs repair metrics, parts usage, and work orders accurately within the CMMS.
Follows established maintenance and quality protocols to maximize machine uptime and reduce downtime.
Adheres strictly to company safety programs, including NFPA 70E Arc Flash safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), robot safety interlocks, and light curtains.
Maintains stellar attendance, works scheduled or unscheduled overtime as production demands dictate, and fulfills all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year
paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually
40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services