Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, AL seeks an Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician to sustain uptime and safety in our facility. The role involves preventive maintenance, on-the-spot repairs, and collaborating with peers across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

You will document activities, assist with diagnosing issues, and participate in ongoing training to expand your technical skill set while supporting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• Experience in a maintenance or technical role is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and facility machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues to identify root causes.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
• Collaborate with teammates to streamline processes and elevate efficiency.
• Follow safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in training and development programs to expand technical skill set.
• Support fellow technicians and staff to meet operational goals.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC Programming

Pneumatics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician — Auburn, AL 36830

Keep our operation running at its best. As an Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician, you’ll combine hands‑on repair work with smart problem‑solving to sustain uptime, safety, and efficiency across our facility.

A day in this role

• Start your shift reviewing work orders and scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Move quickly from preventive checks to on‑the‑spot corrective repairs when an issue arises.
• Team up with peers to troubleshoot faults across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Wrap up by updating maintenance logs and sharing process‑improvement ideas.

What you’ll do

• Execute routine preventive maintenance and perform repairs on equipment and facility machinery.
• Assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues to identify root causes.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
• Collaborate with teammates to streamline processes and elevate overall efficiency.
• Follow safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in training and development programs to expand your technical skill set.
• Support fellow technicians and staff as needed to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a maintenance or technical role is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team setting.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Clear communication skills and strong interpersonal approach.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Core proficiencies

• Troubleshooting Skills
• PLC Programming Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting