Automation Technician - Flexible Hours & Growth

Pelton Shepherd Industries; Streamwood (IL); Presencial; USD 57 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pelton Shepherd Industries is seeking an Automation Technician to join our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where uptime, quality, and safety matter daily.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment, collaborate with engineering and operations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

A 3-year minimum in industrial maintenance or automation, a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel are required.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, automation, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and offshift support.

Responsabilidades

• Install, commission, and support automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues.
• Diagnose machine faults utilizing PLC software, HMIs, electrical schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Support startups, machine upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment integration and optimization projects.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to production downtime events and implement timely corrective actions.

Conhecimentos

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Multitasking

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or degree in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics/Automation/Electrical Technology

Ferramentas

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Packaging equipment

Conveyors/Robotics

Maintenance management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Pelton Shepherd Industries is seeking an Automation Technician to join our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where uptime, quality, and safety matter daily.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment, collaborate with engineering and operations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

A 3-year minimum in industrial maintenance or automation, a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel are required.