Automation Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Cartamundi North America East Longmeadow LLC; East Longmeadow, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Climate controlled facility

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cartamundi North America East Longmeadow LLC seeks an Automation Technician to maintain high‑speed automated production equipment in East Longmeadow, MA. The role covers troubleshooting PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and sensors, plus optimizing reliability and safety on the line.

The technician will train operators, support engineering with improvements, and ensure uptime through rapid fault diagnosis and preventive maintenance in a climate‑controlled manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Technical training or experience in industrial automation, mechatronics, robotics, or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Understanding of PLC architecture, sensors, and machine control systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and automation schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience supporting automated production systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation equipment, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control systems, and field devices.
• Diagnose equipment faults through PLC interfaces, diagnostic screens, and system logs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automation systems such as sensors, actuators, robotics, conveyors, servo systems, and vision inspection equipment.
• Support integration, testing, and commissioning of new automated equipment or upgrades.
• Train operators on automation equipment, including correct operation, safe use, and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial automation

Mechatronics

Robotics

PLC systems

Sensors and controls

Troubleshooting

Automated production

Lean/maintenance

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMIs

EtherNet/IP/Profinet

Job description

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Full Time Direct Labor East Longmeadow, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2194

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.50 Hourly

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

The Automation Technician supports the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated production equipment across the facility. This includes troubleshooting automation systems, PLC-based controls, robotics, vision systems, sensors, and motion devices. The technician ensures equipment uptime, supports engineering and production teams, trains operators on automation equipment, and contributes to process improvements. This role is hands‑on, technical, and focused on maintaining high-speed automated manufacturing performance.

What you’ll do as an Automation Technician:

• Automation & Controls Support
  - Troubleshoot automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control systems, and field devices.
  - Diagnose equipment faults through PLC interfaces, diagnostic screens, and system logs.
  - Perform preventive maintenance on automation systems such as sensors, actuators, robotics, conveyors, servo systems, and vision inspection equipment.
  - Support integration, testing, and commissioning of new automated equipment or upgrades.
  - Assist engineering with improvements and optimization of automated sequences.
  
• Robotics & Motion Systems
  - Perform routine maintenance on robotic cells and motion systems.
  - Troubleshoot robotic and servo motion faults and safety interlocks.
  - Maintain and support operation of vision‑guided robotics and inspection systems.
  
• Sensors, Devices & Field Components
  - Maintain and replace automation‑related components such as photoeyes, limit switches, encoders, pneumatic actuators, and solenoid valves.
  - Utilize I/O monitoring tools to diagnose device or signal issues.
  
• Operator Training & Equipment Knowledge Transfer
  - Train operators on automation equipment, including correct operation, safe use, and basic troubleshooting.
  - Coach operators to recognize abnormal equipment behavior.
  
• Equipment Reliability & Operations Support
  - Respond to downtime events and perform rapid troubleshooting of automated systems.
  - Document maintenance work and root‑cause findings.
  - Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
  - Support Production in various departments by assisting with equipment issues and ensuring automated systems operate as intended.
  
• Safety & Compliance
  - Follow all site safety policies, LOTO procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
  - Identify and elevate risks involving automation controls, robotics, or safety circuits.
  - Participate in safety reviews and compliance audits.

We’re looking for an Automated Technician with:

• Minimum Qualifications
  - Technical training or experience in industrial automation, mechatronics, robotics, or electro‑mechanical systems.
  - Understanding of PLC architecture, sensors, and machine control systems.
  - Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and automation schematics.
  - Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
  - Experience supporting automated production systems.
  
• Preferred Qualifications
  - Experience with PLC systems (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
  - Familiarity with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet).
  - Knowledge of robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa) and vision systems.
  - Experience with Lean, TPM, or reliability‑centered maintenance practices.

Benefits an Automated Technician Can Expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay
• Climate controlled facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Safely operate mobile equipment
• Occasionally transfer mechanical components weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach overhead, push and pull
• Twist and climb ladders, stairs, and platforms routinely
• Mount and dismount mobile equipment occasionally
• Stand for the majority of an 8-hour shift
• Repetitively grasp, grip, pinch, and fine manipulation of objects with both hands with or without mechanical devices
• This Automated Technicianposition is located on‑site in our East Longmeadow facility

This position is a member of Local 224 RWDSU.

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well‑known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family‑owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.