Maintenance Technician – Automation & Controls

McKesson; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support our automated Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy facility in Orlando. You’ll maintain and troubleshoot pharmacy automation, robotics, conveyors, electrical and mechanical equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and computer networks.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and control circuits, reading schematics, and assisting with PLC ladder logic programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance, equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, automation, electromechanical, or related technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational upkeep of automated pharmacy and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 480/460V, 220V, 120V AC and 24V DC circuits, motor starters, power distribution, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and use voltage and current measurements to troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting, including ladder logic and uploading/downloading PLC programs.
• Troubleshoot control devices including photo eyes, solenoid valves, limit switches, indicator lights, and safety switches.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, including aligning bearings, shafts, and drives; adjusting belts and chains; replacing worn components; and maintaining pneumatic systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance, including equipment inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and component replacement.
• Troubleshoot Windows‑based computers, Ethernet connections, cabling, I/O devices, and equipment‑related computer systems.
• Support light electrical, construction, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed for equipment and facility repairs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Robotics

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLCs

Ladder logic

Windows

Ethernet

RS232/RS422

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Automation & Controls

We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to support our highly automated Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy facility. You’ll help maintain and troubleshoot pharmacy automation, robotics, conveyors, electrical and mechanical equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and computer/network components. If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with your hands, and learning different technologies, this is an opportunity to build your technical skills while supporting automation that helps patients receive their medications accurately and on time.

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 5:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational upkeep of automated pharmacy and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 480/460V, 220V, 120V AC and 24V DC circuits, motor starters, power distribution, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and use voltage and current measurements to troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting, including ladder logic and uploading/downloading PLC programs.
• Troubleshoot control devices including photo eyes, solenoid valves, limit switches, indicator lights, and safety switches.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, including aligning bearings, shafts, and drives; adjusting belts and chains; replacing worn components; and maintaining pneumatic systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance, including equipment inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and component replacement.
• Troubleshoot Windows‑based computers, Ethernet connections, cabling, I/O devices, and equipment‑related computer systems.
• Support light electrical, construction, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed for equipment and facility repairs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance, equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, automation, electromechanical, or related technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with automated equipment, robotics, conveyors, material handling systems, or pharmacy automation.
• Knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic.
• Experience troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems, motor controls, power distribution, sensors, and control circuits.
• Mechanical experience with bearings, shafts, drives, belts, chains, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with Windows, Ethernet networks, I/O devices, and RS232/RS422 communications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly automated production environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

On-site position in a regulated production/warehouse environment. Requires standing, bending, lifting, and climbing throughout the shift. Must be able to safely perform the physical activities necessary to maintain and repair facility and automation equipment.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$23.36 - $38.94

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown above is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

For additional information on McKesson's full equal employment opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.