Automation Technician, Operations Maintenance (1st Shift)

Cardinal Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Wages access with myFlexPay

Job summary

Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions DC in Elgin, IL is hiring an Automation Technician for Operations Maintenance on the 1st shift (6:00am–4:30pm, Mon–Fri; some weekend flexibility based on business needs). You will oversee AutoStore and SLAM systems, perform preventive maintenance, manage parts inventory, and troubleshoot complex automation equipment.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience with electrical/electronic systems, familiarity with Autostore tools, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with commercial operating systems and general maintenance procedures.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of work order management experience.
• Experience with electrical and electronic principles and industrial electronics.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot Autostore/SLAM systems using portals and helpdesks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain operational readiness of AutoStore (AS) and SLAM at automated locations.
• Manage inventory for repair parts and purchase replacements as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs per manufacturers guidance.
• Ensure availability of tools and supplies to operate ASRS and related automation.
• Coordinate with PSI and Swisslog for tickets and system troubleshooting.

Skills

4+ years of maintenance experience

Electrical/electronic principles

System troubleshooting

Team training/mentorship

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Autostore Console

Java

C++

Microsoft

Swisslog Supper User

PSI SLAM Line

Job description

## Automation Technician, Operations Maintenance (1st Shift)Apply: IL-Elgin-Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions DC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 20188537***Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Must have shift and weekend flexibility (depending on business need).*** ***What Operations Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health*** Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Operations function.**Responsibilities**:* Overseeing and maintaining an operational readiness of the AutoStore (AS) and SLAM at our fully automated locations.* Inventory and account for repair parts for the AS and SLAM* Ordering repair parts for the AS and SLAM as they are consumed.* Protecting and improving the value of Cardinal’s assets and ensuring that ASRS and all supply line distribution equipment and systems including PSI, continue to perform their intended functions.* Implementing and managing the reliability-based maintenance function. This position also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance.* Monitoring operation and maintains ASRS equipment; robots, conveyors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need/requested basis.* Performing preventive maintenance tasks when required per manufacturing standard and frequencies, utilizing a CMMS.* Overseeing repairs and PMs of ASRS equipment and implements frequency of repair and/or PM per manufactures recommendations, standards, and warranty compliance.* Ensuring the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the ASRS and all associated automation, including PSI.* Overseeing the activities of contractors working, operational demonstrations, or training sessions within the ASRS distribution work and the SLAM line. ***Qualifications:**** 4+ years of experience working with commercial operating systems and general maintenance procedures, preferred* High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred* 2+ years of work order management preferred* Experience with electrical and electronic principles and industrial electronics* Able to complete training to become a PSI SLAM Line and Swisslog- Supper User and become proficient with: Ability to manually move robots and bins throughout system, Rescue robots from grid, Access, and ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve system issues using Autostore portal* Make repairs and adjustments to system (robots, ports, etc.) using Autostore portal* Ability to open tickets with PSI and Swisslog global helpdesk and help troubleshoot issues* Experience with Java, Microsoft, and C++ preferred* High familiarity with Autostore Console (ASC) preferred***What is expected of you and others at this level:**** Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments* Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility* Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments* May provide technical guidance and training to others* Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications* Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue* Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation* Adheres to all quality guidelines* Works with minimal degree of supervision* Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines* Provides guidance to less experienced team members* May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise **Anticipated hourly range:**$25.30/hr. - $40.04/hr.**Bonus eligible:**No**Benefits:**Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.* Medical, dental and vision coverage* Paid time off plan* Health savings account (HSA)* 401k savings plan* Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay* Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)* Short- and long-term disability coverage* Work-Life resources* Paid parental leave* Healthy lifestyle program* **Application window anticipated to close: 10/26/2026** \\*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.