Maintenance Technician Automation APU 4B

Nemera; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera in Vernon Hills, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Automation to monitor, troubleshoot and repair on assembly, subassembly, printing, and packaging machines. This 12-hour rotating day shift runs 6am–6pm and requires hands-on technical experience.

The role focuses on preventive maintenance, rapid root-cause analysis, and program uploads to controls, with CMMS SAP and 5S and cGMP compliance. You will work with diverse teams to improve reliability, safety, and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical, hands-on position.
• Experience with complex assembly automation.
• Experience in electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs with repetitive movements.
• Ability to push and pull items and climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report unsafe conditions.
• Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Diagnose pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical malfunctions on a variety of machines.
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment and test.
• Assist with uploading programs to controls during CPU replacement.
• Repair robot arms and controls and replace bad boards/motors/encoders.
• Conduct TPM activities as required.
• Input maintenance work orders into SAP.
• Monitor processes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform weekly/monthly PM tasks and document results.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Lifting 40lbs

Reading gauges

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

THIS IS A 12 HOUR ROTATING DAY SHIFT POSITION- 6AM - 6PM

Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician - Automation is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairs on various types of assembly, subassembly, printing, and/or packaging machines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions
• Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools
• Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Check and maintain quality of product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable product in accordance with Quality policies and procedures
• Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.
• Follow all 5S guidelines
• Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheet, on device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables
• Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules
• Diagnose and troubleshoot any pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical malfunction on a variety of machines
• Adjusts assembly machine units for major/minor lot production operations following department specification
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (assembly and packaging machines), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles
• Assist with uploading programs to controls in the events of program loss or CPU replacement
• Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing bad boards, motors, encoders, etc.
• Conduct TPM activities as required
• Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP)
• Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
• Perform weekly, monthly, and as required preventive maintenance (PM)
• Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues
• Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment
• Comply with all company policies
• Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.
• Brainstorms with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.
• Restores damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Controls down time by scheduling repairs with the Maintenance Leader
• Maintains good communications with Maintenance Leader
• Maintains ongoing list of CMMS work orders with timeline to be addressed and completed.
• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed,
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
• Experience with complex assembly automation required
• Experience in electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs with repetitive movements
• Ability to push and pull items and climb up and down ladders
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Must be mechanically inclined and can use basic hand tools
• Must have strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel

Additional Information

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

POSITION RANGE: $25.00 - $40.00 USD Hourly (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.