Automated Equipment Technician

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing is seeking an Automated Equipment Technician to keep our automated systems running safely and reliably on the Kerrville line.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, calibrate sensors and actuators, and document work to minimize downtime while supporting continuous production flow. Collaborating with operators and engineers during installs and changeovers ensures smooth transitions and quick issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with automated or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Comfort with diagnostics, meters, and PLC exposure a plus.
• Strong safety mindset, clear communication, and dependable follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Document work and update logs; collaborate with operators and engineers during installs and changes.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Schematic reading

Diagnostics/PLC exposure

Safety & communication

Job description

Your Mission

As an Automated Equipment Technician, you’ll keep our automated systems firing on all cylinders so production stays fast, safe, and precise. You’ll troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, calibrate sensors and actuators, and document work to keep downtime low and quality high. You’ll also help improve reliability by spotting patterns, recommending fixes, and partnering with operators and engineers during installs and changeovers.

Required skills/qualifications:

• Hands-on experience maintaining automated or industrial equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Comfort with diagnostics (meters, basic controls/PLC exposure a plus)
• Strong safety mindset, clear communication, and dependable follow-through

Ready to keep high-performance automation running at full throttle?

On the Floor, In the Flow

Your day starts with a quick check of overnight notes and a scan of the line’s pulse—what’s running strong, what’s trending off, and what needs attention before it becomes a bigger slowdown. You’ll move between equipment areas, coordinating with teammates as priorities shift, keeping communication crisp and decisions practical. Expect a mix of focused bench time, quick huddles, and on-the-spot problem solving as production ramps, pauses, and surges. You’ll wrap up by updating logs and handing off clear status updates so the next shift can pick up at speed—no guesswork, no drama, just momentum.