Process Engineering - Maintenance Automation Technician

Mitchellplastics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchellplastics in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Process Engineering - Maintenance Automation Technician to maintain assembly machines and ensure operational efficiency. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing equipment while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of pneumatic systems and PLC-based logic, along with the ability to obtain a Millwright certificate. Join a recognized leader in the automotive industry and grow your career within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Some experience troubleshooting and repairing assembly equipment.
• Basic understanding of PLC-based machine logic.
• Ability to complete Millwright certificate.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety concerns and repair unsafe conditions.
• Maintain assembly machines and equipment according to PM schedules.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintain process uptime.
• Document issues and repairs using appropriate systems.
• Support production equipment start-up and change-over.

Skills

Pneumatic circuits and systems knowledge

PLC-based equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Understanding of machine guarding

Education

Millwright certificate

Tools

Machining tools and equipment

Job description

Process Engineering - Maintenance Automation Technician

Mitchell Plastics, 1619 Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning company that offers its world-wide automotive customers a single source alternative for their interior automotive plastic part needs.

As an employer, we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing, Best-In-Class team in the automotive industry. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement.

A. Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify safety concerns and repair unsafe conditions.
• Maintain assembly machines and equipment per established PM schedules; suggest improvements to PM schedules (frequency and content) as applicable.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintain process uptime through troubleshooting and repairs.
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement activities. Communicate opportunities for improvement through the appropriate channels.
• Document issues and repairs using the appropriate systems and forms.
• Support production equipment start-up and change-over as required.
• Assist in new equipment commissioning and start-up.
• Any other duties as assigned.

B. Minimum Qualifications

• Some experience troubleshooting and repairing assembly equipment.
• Basic understanding of PLC-based machine logic.
• Ability to complete Millwright certificate.

C. Required Skills

• Knowledge of pneumatic circuits and systems.
• Knowledge of PLC-based equipment; some PLC program knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electric and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to select and install sensors and other machine components.
• Knowledge of and ability to use machining tools and equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and update electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings for assembly machines and equipment.
• Understanding of machine guarding and other safety requirements.