Night FA Technician I, Maintenance

LG Energy Solution Arizona•Queen Creek, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The FA (Factory Automation) Technician I supports the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of factory automation and automated material-handling systems under the guidance of experienced technicians and engineers. This entry-level position performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, component replacement, and approved equipment recovery procedures. Complex controls, software, communication, and safety-related issues are documented and escalated to the appropriate technical owner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, factory automation, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field.
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical components used in automated equipment.
Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical measurement devices.
Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, electrical/mechanical documentation, safety procedures, checklists, and work instructions.
Basic computer skills for reviewing alarms, entering work orders, and completing maintenance documentation.
Ability to follow direction, communicate equipment conditions clearly, and work effectively with technicians, engineers, production, and maintenance teams.
Ability to identify abnormal equipment conditions and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to work nights, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.
Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and working effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Able to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, protective gloves, clean-room garments, and other PPE required by the work area.
Must be able to work over night shift on compressed work schedule, including weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) as the schedule requires.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate, vocational training, or coursework in automation, electrical technology, electronics, mechanical systems, mechatronics, robotics, or industrial maintenance.
Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse automation, equipment maintenance, or a similar technical environment.
Exposure to AMR/AGV, conveyor, stocker, sensor, motor, pneumatic, PLC, or HMI systems.
Basic familiarity with MES, MCS, ACS, CIM, or other manufacturing automation systems.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections and scheduled preventive maintenance on factory automation equipment using established procedures and checklists.
Inspect and monitor AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, stockers, lifters, transfer equipment, sensors, motors, actuators, barcode readers, and related automation systems for abnormal conditions.
Assist technicians and engineers with basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, sensor, and equipment-control troubleshooting.
Perform approved alarm resets, Manual/Auto transitions, and basic equipment recovery procedures within the authorized scope of work.
Support replacement of worn or damaged components, as well as equipment cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
Monitor equipment screens and alarms, including PLC, HMI, ACS, MCS, MES, and CIM interfaces, and escalate issues outside the authorized scope.
Support equipment installation, teaching, mapping, docking, PIO, interface testing, commissioning, and production activities under supervision.
Accurately document equipment conditions, alarms, repairs, PM activities, test results, and open issues; communicate equipment status during shift handoffs.
Read and follow basic mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, work instructions, and maintenance procedures.