Automation & Robotics Maintenance Technologist

Ashley Furniture - North America; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Birthday off

Employee Discount

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Ashley Wellness Centers and Telehealth

Job summary

Ashley Furniture North America is seeking an Automation & Robotics Maintenance Technologist to diagnose and repair faults across conveyors, CNCs, robotics, and handling systems. You will work with electrical schematics, PLC logic, and mechanical drawings to deliver lasting solutions while performing preventive maintenance and data-rich CMMS updates.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, VFD troubleshooting, and supporting safety standards.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar (Associate degree preferred).
• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven electrical troubleshooting, including safe work on 480V three-phase.
• Strong mechanical skills across hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and industrial equipment.
• PLCl literacy: read ladder logic and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable platforms.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Preferred Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent.
• Hands-on VFD programming and troubleshooting.
• Welding/fabrication capability for repairs and modifications.
• Experience with industrial robotics and automated systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS for work orders and asset history.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge and a continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults on conveyors, automated machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems.
• Using electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic instruments to pinpoint root causes and craft lasting solutions.
• Executing preventive maintenance: inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacements on schedule.
• Programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and building automation platforms.
• Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore flow.
• Recording accurate work history and asset data in our CMMS.
• Following lockout/tagout, OSHA, and company safety standards every time.
• Coordinating with production to schedule downtime and keeping supervisors informed.

Skills

PLC literacy

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

VFD programming

Robotics experience

CMMS familiarity

Valid driver's license

Education

Technical degree or cert in Electromechanical Technology / Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming tools

Job description

Are you the go-to person when machines won’t cooperate?Do you enjoy tracing a fault through a control panel, decoding PLC logic, and getting a stubborn robot back online? Are you just as comfortable rebuilding a gearbox as you are tuning a VFD? If yes, you’ll thrive as an Automation & Robotics Maintenance Technologist at Ashley Furniture.Why Ashley?We’re the world’s largest home furnishings manufacturer—innovators who solve problems and never coast.We operate with a Growth Mindset, so you learn from industry leaders from day one.We value safety, integrity, and continuous improvement—and we live those values daily.What challenges will you tackle?Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults on conveyors, automated machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems.Using electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic instruments to pinpoint root causes and craft lasting solutions.Executing preventive maintenance: inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacements on schedule.Working on 120V–480V systems: motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels.Maintaining mechanical systems: hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, drives, and power transmission.Programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and building automation platforms.Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore flow.Recording accurate work history and asset data in our CMMS.Following lockout/tagout, OSHA, and company safety standards every time.Coordinating with production to schedule downtime and keeping supervisors informed.What do you bring?RequiredTechnical degree or certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar (Associate degree preferred).3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance.Proven electrical troubleshooting, including safe work on 480V three-phase.Strong mechanical skills across hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and industrial equipment.PLC literacy: read ladder logic and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable platforms.Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.Valid driver’s license’and ability to pass background check and drug screeningPreferredJourneyman Electrician License or equivalent.Hands-on VFD programming and troubleshooting.Welding/fabrication capability for repairs and modifications.Experience with industrial robotics and automated systems.Familiarity with CMMS for work orders and asset history.Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge and a continuous improvement focus.Benefits & PerksHealth, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation, Holidays, and your Birthday offGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishingsProfessional Development OpportunitiesAshley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical TourismTelehealth401(k) and Profit SharingLife InsuranceHow we workOur culture starts with core values:Honesty & Integrity: Speak plainly, confront reality, and keep your word.Passion, Drive, Discipline: Work hard with energy, create consistent processes, and pursue goals with focus.Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence: Remove waste, understand why systems behave as they do, measure and exceed targets using rigorous problem solving.Dirty Fingernail: Go and see the work, stay curious, be hands-on, and apply the 5 Whys.Growth Focused: Know the customer, challenge barriers to growth, study the competition, and be the BEST in quality, cost, volume, and profitability.To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page :Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate Social Responsibility Report | Ashleycoming soon. Ashley’s corporate Social Responsibility reportTechnical ProficiencyYou should be proficient in:CNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverAutomotive Repair & Service SystemsApply today and find your home at Ashley!