Automation Process Technician (2nd Shift)

Polywood; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

POLYWOOD, based in Syracuse, Indiana, seeks an Automation Process Technician for our 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 10AM-6PM) with possible Sunday overtime to support sustainable outdoor furniture production. You will apply automation, robotics, and process optimization to keep lines efficient and accurate.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, line startup support, and thorough documentation, partnering with cross-functional teams to raise quality and safety while advancing our sustainability

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on automation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic control systems.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing concepts and data-driven decision making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reading technical documentation.
• Bonus: experience with vision systems, PLC programming, and CAD/CAM.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain automation systems to enhance production efficiency and consistency.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial machinery—including Fanuc robotics and control systems.
• Improve production performance using statistical process control and lean practices.
• Drive projects focused on equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Provide hands-on support during line startups, including debugging and training.
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation for equipment, processes, and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and elevate quality standards.

Skills

Automation experience

Troubleshoot control systems

Lean manufacturing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Fanuc iRVision

Cognex Vision

PLC programming (Rockwell/Fanuc)

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Mastercam)

Job description

POLYWOOD, based in Syracuse, Indiana, seeks an Automation Process Technician for our 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 10AM-6PM) with possible Sunday overtime to support sustainable outdoor furniture production. You will apply automation, robotics, and process optimization to keep lines efficient and accurate.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, line startup support, and thorough documentation, partnering with cross-functional teams to raise quality and safety while advancing our sustainability