Automation Technician

Hader Solutions; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hader Solutions is seeking a skilled technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain automated manufacturing and packaging equipment. The role focuses on ensuring equipment uptime, product quality, and safe operations across the production line.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, support PLCs and HMIs, and participate in continuous improvement to optimize performance and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation systems and electrical/mechanical components.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and control devices.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Support and maintain PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and machine safety systems.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure uptime, quality, and safety.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Automation systems knowledge

Electrical & mechanical components

PLC & HMI maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Safety & quality

Job description

Role Overview:

Responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Support and maintain PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and machine safety systems.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure equipment uptime, product quality, and safety standards are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical knowledge of automation systems, electrical and mechanical components.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and control devices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.