Mechatronics Automation Maintenance Technician III - 2nd Shift

Hunter Agriculture•San Marcos, CA

6d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Hunter Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to molding/production machines and related equipment. This role involves machine start-up, setup, and changeovers, as well as resupplying equipment with necessary materials. The technician will also move machines, install redesigned parts and systems, and work collaboratively with the Production team to ensure satisfaction with equipment maintenance. Documentation of repairs and maintenance is crucial, along with submitting suggestions for performance-improving modifications. The role requires troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robot, linear motors, and PLC systems, as well as generating and implementing maintenance procedures and evaluating needs for replacement parts. The technician will also train other technicians and continuously improve their own skills through various development opportunities. Overtime and varying hours may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum five years of experience in automation maintenance or related field.
Excellent mechanical skills with knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical theory.
Ability to read ladder logic and PLC ladder diagrams and to upload/download PLC programs.
Strong proficiency in the use of power and hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent computer knowledge, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and associated engineering documentation.
Ability to purchase own hand‐tools and some electrical troubleshooting devices, if necessary.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to work with members across the organization and to train and mentor other team members.

Nice To Haves

Automation Maintenance/Electromechanical Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to molding/production machines and related equipment.
Performs machine start-up, setup, and changeovers. Resupplies equipment with wire spool, grease, silicone, labels, and tapes.
Moves machines and installs redesigned parts and systems to molding and assembly machines.
Works with Production team members to ensure they are satisfied with equipment maintenance performed.
Documents equipment repairs and maintenance performed to machinery and associated equipment, utilizing correct documentation procedures.
Submits suggestions for electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic performance-improving modifications to molding and assembly machines and related equipment.
Performs electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robot troubleshooting, linear motors, and PLC program modification, corrective actions, or upgrade to enhance equipment performance.
Coordinates and prioritizes maintenance activities.
Communicates with production team members to ensure they are satisfied with maintenance service provided.
Trains other technicians in all areas of equipment repair and maintenance.
Generates and implements equipment maintenance procedures.
Evaluates needs and generates part requisitions to ensure replacement parts are stocked in inventory.
Seeks to improve own skill level by participating in apprenticeship program, taking job-related courses, and attending technical seminars.