Automation Mechanical Technician

King City Gardens; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

King City Gardens is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair automated machinery and production systems to ensure optimal performance and quality adherence. You will troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with senior technicians to enhance equipment reliability while supporting continuous production.

The role requires a background in mechanical or electrical engineering basics, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a commitment to safety and GMP

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automationsystems, including process control, instrumentation, and servo-driven systems with ladder logic.
• Proficiency in calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks effectively around production activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proficiency in using hand and power tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail, ensuring quality standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with team members.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety protocols.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in automation and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect automated machinery, equipment, and systems to identify issues and ensure functionality.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks around production activities.
• Assist in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of automated systems per specifications.
• Collaborate with senior technicians and engineers to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance and quality checks on automated systems to uphold standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assist in planning and scheduling repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to GMP and safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Automation systems

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Vocational/Trade Training or Associate's Degree

Job description

JobSummary:

The Automation Maintenance Technicianis responsible forinspecting,maintaining, and repairing automated machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment, and production systems to ensureoptimalperformanceandadherencetoqualityandsafetystandards.Thisrolesupportscontinuousproduction by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with senior technicians and engineers to enhance equipment reliability.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspectautomatedmachinery,equipment,andsystemstoidentifyissuesandensurefunctionality.

• Calibrate,troubleshoot,andperformmaintenanceonvarioustypesofelectricaland mechanical equipment.

• Abilitytoprioritizeandself-schedulemaintenanceworkaroundproductionactivities.

• Ensurequalitystandardsarealwaysmet.

• Assistintheassembly,installation,andmaintenanceofautomatedsystemsaccordingtospecifications.

• Collaboratewithseniortechniciansandengineerstotroubleshootandresolvemechanicalissues.

• Conductroutinemaintenanceandqualitychecksonautomatedsystemstoupholdstandards.

• Assistinthe developmentandimplementation ofpreventativemaintenanceprocedures.

• Assistin planning and scheduling repairs and maintenancetasks.

• Maintainaccurateinventoryrecordsforequipmentandsupplies.

• AdheretoGMP(currentGoodManufacturingPractices),safetystandardsandpoliciestomaintaina safe working environment.

RequiredSkills/Abilities:

• Strongknowledgeofautomationsystems,includingprocesscontrol,instrumentation,and servo-driven systems with ladder logic.

• Proficiencyincalibrating,troubleshooting,andmaintainingelectricalandmechanicalequipment.

• Abilitytoprioritizeandschedulemaintenancetaskseffectivelyaroundproductionactivities.

• Strongmechanicalaptitudewithproficiencyinusinghandandpowertoolsfor maintenance and repairs.

• Excellentproblem-solvingabilitieswithkeenattentiontodetail,especiallyinensuring quality standards.

• Effectivewrittenandverbalcommunicationskillsforreportingissuesandcollaborating with team members.

• Abilitytoworkindependentlyand collaborativelyinateamenvironment.

• FamiliaritywithcGMP(currentGoodManufacturingPractices)andsafetyprotocolsto ensure a safe working environment.

• Willingnesstocontinuouslylearnandadapttonewtechnologiesandprocessesin automation and mechanical systems.

Experience:

• Vocational/Tradetrainingoranassociate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related field, is preferred.

• Aminimumof2yearsofexperienceinanindustrialormanufacturingenvironment,with hands-on experience in automation and mechanical systemsrequired.

• Experiencewithpreventativemaintenanceprogramsandautomationtroubleshootingpreferred.

Work Schedule (Non-Exempt):

Thispositionisscheduledonafull-timebasis.Specificshifttimesandworkdaysaredeterminedbythe operation and may vary by location. Business needs may require work on evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional overtime. Scheduled start and end times, assigned shifts, andworkdays are subject to change based on staffing and operational requirements. Wheneverfeasible, advance notice of schedule changes will be provided.

AllergenInfo:

Positionsinourproductionfacilitiesmayleadtoregularexposuretocannabisplantmaterial,dust,and other potential allergens. Individuals with sensitivity to pollen, molds, or strong odors may experience discomfort. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided andrequired.

PhysicalRequirements:

• Abilityto lift andcarry heavy objectsup to 75pounds.

• Comfortableworkinginenvironmentswithexposuretonoise,dust,heat,coldandother industrial elements.

• Abilitytoworkinawarehouseenvironmentwithvariabletemperaturesandhumiditylevels.

• Willingnesstoworkflexiblehoursandoccasionalovertimeasneeded,includingweekends, public holidays, and evenings.

• Mustbeabletostand,walk,bendover,andpickupitemsandhaveconstantmovement for the duration of the shift.

• Must be able to lift, push, kneel, and pick up items, both small andlarge.

• General cleaning of locker rooms, bathrooms and high traffic areas.

• Capabilitytooperateheavymachinerysuchaspalletjacksandforkliftssafelyandefficiently.

Vehicle & Travel Requirements:

• This position will require intermediate travel between Wilmington, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and own vehicle required
• Reliable transportation and insurance coverage

King City Gardens offers competitive health insurance to employees along with employee discounts at its dispensaries.