Onsite Automation Tech II/III - Material Handling

TalentCompass; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCompass in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Resident Automation Technician II/III to support customer operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated material-handling equipment. You will minimize downtime and improve system performance at the customer site.

You will work hands-on with conveyors, shuttles, AS/RS, and related systems, documenting work orders, following safety standards, and communicating issues clearly to customers and team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Familiarity with HMI and/or SCADA systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial/automated equipment.
• Experience with conveyors, AS/RS, and shuttle systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Profibus/Profinet protocols preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• Ability to work safely in industrial/warehouse environments, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve customer equipment issues as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment, including conveyors, cranes, shuttles, scale systems, and carton-opening systems.
• Complete assigned maintenance activities and accurately document associated work orders.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve automation efficiency and operational reliability.
• Support the achievement of contracted performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and maintain onsite spare parts inventory, as applicable.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and applicable health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with customers and the team to communicate equipment issues, maintenance findings, and solutions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity/physical fit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

HMI

SCADA

Profibus/Profinet

Microsoft Office

Job description

TalentCompass in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Resident Automation Technician II/III to support customer operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated material-handling equipment. You will minimize downtime and improve system performance at the customer site.

You will work hands-on with conveyors, shuttles, AS/RS, and related systems, documenting work orders, following safety standards, and communicating issues clearly to customers and team members.