Senior Automation Reliability Tech — Improve Packaging Line Uptime

Torrey Holistics; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Senior Automation Reliability Technician to own the health and performance of highly automated material handling and packaging lines.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of conveyors, ASRS, PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and networked control platforms, plus leading RCA and continuous improvement.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, mentor junior technicians, coordinate with OEMs, and document performance in CMMS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance within automated environments.
• Fluency with CMMS for documenting work and tracking asset performance.
• Expert-level electrical controls troubleshooting and PLC diagnostics across automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Pinpoint and resolve advanced mechanical, electrical, and controls issues on conveyors, sortation equipment, ASRS, and packaging lines.
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting on PLC platforms, variable frequency drives, servo motion, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
• Act as the technical owner for designated systems, tackling complex faults, timing challenges, and system-to-system integration problems.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities and implement reliability enhancements that reduce downtime and improve throughput.
• Design, refine, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Interpret intricate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs and third-party vendors to address escalated issues and execute upgrades.
• Capture work history, system performance, and recommendations within our CMMS.
• Support equipment trials, upgrades, and capital projects from planning through commissioning.
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Technicians I & II, sharing best practices and safety-first habits.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Industrial networking

Motion control

Leadership

Mentoring

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

CMMS

Job description

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Senior Automation Reliability Technician to own the health and performance of highly automated material handling and packaging lines.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of conveyors, ASRS, PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and networked control platforms, plus leading RCA and continuous improvement.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, mentor junior technicians, coordinate with OEMs, and document performance in CMMS.