Automation Lead Technician - On-Site, 2nd Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

The Automation Technician at Cardinal Health’s Consumer Health Logistics Center in Groveport, Ohio, will install, maintain and replace automation systems across the production line, troubleshoot sensors, PLCs, and drives, and deliver reports on current capabilities and future opportunities.

Based on experience, you will support reliability-centered maintenance and preventive programs, mentor junior technicians, and ensure safety and compliance while driving uptime and efficiency in a 2nd shift

Qualifications

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
4+ years of experience, preferred
Associate degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Automation or electrical-related field, preferred
A safety-first approach to operation and maintenance of equipment
Basic understanding of programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Strong understanding of conveyor systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact for Facilities Technician and Intelligrated technician for day-to-day work activities.
Primary point of contact for Operations for automated conveyance system on assigned shift. Supports/coaches junior mechanics and escalates issues to Maintenance and Engineering Manager as needed.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Intelligrated automation systems, including conveyors, sorters, depalletizing robots, and material handling equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues on Intelligrated and other automated systems using diagnostic tools and technical schematics.
Monitor system performance and address inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or recurring issues to improve reliability and uptime.
Collaborate with the operations team to understand and respond to maintenance priorities and system performance concerns.