First-Shift Industrial Automation Technician

Ultralife Corporation; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultralife Corporation on first shift seeks an experienced maintenance professional to prevent downtime and restore throughput. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control faults, read technical prints, and support production through advanced repair and process improvement.

Ideal candidates have a strong analytical mindset, the ability to read drawings, document actions clearly, and work with CMMS and engineering teams to sustain high equipment availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Analytical troubleshooting mindset with strong mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Ability to read technical drawings and create clear documentation.
• Computer literacy aligned with job demands and CMMS usage.
• High initiative and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal oversight to maximize equipment availability.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls faults using prints, schematics, layouts, and specs.
• Enhance equipment and processes; collaborate with manufacturing engineering and assist on production/assembly to maintain flow.
• Support installation, qualification, debugging, and repair of Production and Development machinery.
• Procure parts and components necessary for maintenance activities.
• Fabricate or modify mechanical parts and production fixtures as required.
• Act as liaison with service contractors and vendors.
• Own the performance of semi-automated systems and verify proper operation.
• Track machine/process health and adjust equipment or parameters to eliminate nonconformances, low yields, and quality issues.
• Coach peers on equipment setup and advanced repair techniques.
• Document tasks, PM findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS.
• Handle other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical drawings

Documentation

Initiative

PLC troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

CMMS software

Industrial control systems knowledge

PLC troubleshooting tools

Job description

Ultralife Corporation on first shift seeks an experienced maintenance professional to prevent downtime and restore throughput. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control faults, read technical prints, and support production through advanced repair and process improvement.

Ideal candidates have a strong analytical mindset, the ability to read drawings, document actions clearly, and work with CMMS and engineering teams to sustain high equipment availability.