Automation Lead: Warehouse Reliability & Troubleshooting

NFI; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI in Groveport, OH is seeking an Automation Lead to ensure the operational availability and reliability of our Automated System. This hands‑on role requires strong technical background and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with Equipment Engineer to optimize routes and reduce downtime. Requires 1+ year experience with systems or similar technologies and the ability to work up to 12 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience with systems, material handling equipment, or similar technologies.
• Ability to read and understand English safety/work instructions and follow them precisely.

Responsibilities

• Align coverage for breaks and lunches for automation specialists on shift to avoid gaps.
• Train backups to conduct processes per the SOW.
• Escalate issues to maintenance as scheduled in the SOW.
• Track automation downtime and tech response times to faults.
• Respond to system alarms and perform corrective maintenance as needed to minimize production impact.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with navigation, control systems, and communication networks.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to improve system performance.
• Perform software updates and configure system settings when needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Software systems

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

System software

Programming languages

Data analysis tools

Job description

NFI in Groveport, OH is seeking an Automation Lead to ensure the operational availability and reliability of our Automated System. This hands‑on role requires strong technical background and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with Equipment Engineer to optimize routes and reduce downtime. Requires 1+ year experience with systems or similar technologies and the ability to work up to 12 hours daily.