Automation Technician

Teknor Apex; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex in Rhode Island is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support automated production equipment. You will monitor equipment, perform basic preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot simple issues to minimize downtime.

Follow safety and quality standards, read work instructions, operate with basic hand tools, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, and a willingness to learn automated equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and equipment manuals.
• Willingness to learn automated equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automated production equipment during operation.
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve simple mechanical and operational issues.
• Replace worn or damaged components as needed.
• Respond to machine alarms following established procedures.
• Perform machine changeovers and adjustments per production schedules.
• Maintain accurate production and maintenance records.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Reading work instructions

Communication and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor automated production equipment during operation.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve simple mechanical and operational issues.
• Replace worn or damaged mechanical components as needed.
• Respond to machine alarms by following established procedures and escalating issues when necessary.
• Perform machine changeovers and adjustments according to production schedules.
• Maintain accurate production and maintenance records.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use common hand tools and basic measuring devices.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and equipment manuals.
• Willingness to learn automated equipment operation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment.
• Mechanical maintenance or machine operation experience.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing environment requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on production needs.