Manufacturing Automation Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Hunter Industries; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 36,506 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Park-like campus and outdoor amenities

On-site wellness center

Company events and community outreach

Job summary

Hunter Industries is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician II to perform diagnoses, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on molding/production machines and related equipment. You will start up, set up, and changeover equipment, resupply with necessary materials, and document all maintenance actions.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years in automation maintenance, with strong mechanical skills and the ability to interpret schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years of automation maintenance experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Performs machine start-up, setup, and changeovers.
• Works with Production team members to ensure equipment maintenance satisfaction.
• Documents equipment repairs and maintenance using proper documentation.
• Assists in developing maintenance procedures for molding and assembly machines.
• Suggests improvements for equipment performance.
• Pursues skill development through apprenticeship and training.
• May work overtime or varying hours.
• Support basic vision and motor controls.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Pneumatic & hydraulic theory

Tools proficiency

English communication

MS Office

Reading schematics

Interpersonal & leadership

Vision & motor controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About This Role

Hunter Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Maintenance Technician II to performs, under minimal supervision, intermediate diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to molding/production machines and related equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs machine start-up, setup, and changeovers. Resupplies equipment with wire spool, grease, silicone, labels, and tapes.


• Works with Production team members to ensure they are satisfied with equipment maintenance performed.


• Documents equipment repairs and maintenance performed to machinery and associated equipment, utilizing correct documentation procedures.


• Assists in generating and implementing maintenance procedures for molding and assembly machines and related equipment.


• Submits suggestions for electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic performance-improving modifications to molding and assembly machines and related equipment.


• Seeks to improve own skill level by participating in apprenticeship program, taking job-related courses, and attending technical seminars.


• May be required to work overtime and/or varying hours, as necessary.

Education And Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum two years of experience in automation maintenance or related field.

What You Bring

• Excellent mechanical skills with knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical theory.


• Strong proficiency in the use of power and hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.


• Excellent computer knowledge, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and associated engineering documentation.


• Ability to purchase own hand‑tools and some electrical troubleshooting devices, if necessary.


• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to work with members across the organization and to train and mentor other team members.


• Ability to work overtime and/or varying hours as required.


• Ability to hook up and support basic vision and motor controls.

What We Offer

• Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!


• Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails


• On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage


• FUN company events!


• Company donation matching and volunteer rewards


• Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus

Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers

Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings.

Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

The hourly rate for this opportunity ranges from $26.50 to $33.00, plus a 5% shift differential.

The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected hourly range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.