Automation Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Romeoville is seeking an Automation Technician to focus on the design, maintenance, and repair of automation and production equipment. The role involves troubleshooting systems, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring optimal machine availability. Ideal candidates will have formal training in industrial maintenance and experience with electrical and mechanical systems, as well as knowledge of PLC programming and robotic systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and basic programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and program automation systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance on time.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Pneumatic Maintenance

Hydraulic Maintenance

PLC Troubleshooting

Robotic Systems Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Formal training in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CAD

Tool Room Equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Automation Technician to join our team! You will be responsible for the design and development of intelligent systems and industrial systems control.

2nd or 3rd shift

Job description

Goal and Objective of Position:

The primary focus of this position is on preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of production, automation, and facility equipment and machines.

Essential Job Duties

(Tasks):

• Perform electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance, installation, and repair of machinery, automation, production, and facility equipment.
• Conduct Gemba walks to audit equipment performance and maintenance status.
• Troubleshoot production and automation equipment during regular production runs; perform basic root cause analysis.
• Assist in analyzing and identifying capabilities for process improvements.
• Maintain preventative maintenance and project order number records as well as After Action Review (AAR) documents.
• Create and modify PLC programs of robots and related equipment as needed.
• Assist in setting up, integrating, and running off automation equipment.
• Maintain and continuously improve 5-S standards and other lean manufacturing activities within scope of responsibility and CIP (A3) priorities.
• Respond to technical emergencies after regular working hours if needed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned or needed.

Authorities (Decision Making):

Determine and act on any worn parts or unsafe conditions in conjunction with this job.

Competencies / Qualifications required:

• Formal training in Industrial maintenance or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and basic programming (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff).
• Experience in troubleshooting robotic systems.
• Knowledge of tool room equipment (lathe, grinder, milling, welding, drill press, etc.).
• Experience with injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.
• Basic knowledge of CAD (Access and View).
• Knowledge of mechanical blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of most common safety rules (Lock out Tag out, Electrical, Hazcom).
• Knowledge of production efficiency metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repair of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and program automation systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance on time.
• Maximize machine availability.
• Ensure After Action Review (AAR) performance.
• Manage part inventory effectively.
• Follow safety rules and maintain 5-S standards.

Job Type: Full-time