Industrial Automation & Process Improvement Technician

Hynes Industries; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynes Industries in Youngstown, OH seeks an Engineering Technician to support high-volume roll forming and value-added manufacturing. The role focuses on troubleshooting production equipment, collaborating with Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to improve reliability and introduce new products.

Candidates should have hands-on PLC, hydraulics and electrical experience, with a strong tendency for continuous improvement and safety on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering technician experience.
• Experience with roll forming or metal fabrication environments is a plus.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot PLCs and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production equipment issues involving PLC controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
• Support maintenance personnel in diagnosing and correcting complex equipment failures.
• Assist production teams to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze recurring equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations and permanent corrective actions.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Schematics reading

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Hynes Industries in Youngstown, OH seeks an Engineering Technician to support high-volume roll forming and value-added manufacturing. The role focuses on troubleshooting production equipment, collaborating with Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to improve reliability and introduce new products.

Candidates should have hands-on PLC, hydraulics and electrical experience, with a strong tendency for continuous improvement and safety on the shop floor.