Manufacturing Equipment & Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Equipment & Automation Technician

We’re hiring now for a hands-on technician who ensures machines, facilities, and automation run safely and efficiently. If you excel at mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial setting—and have a knack for practical problem-solving—this role is built for you.

Role summary

• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to sustain safe operating conditions.
• Respond to and resolve unplanned equipment failures with root-cause-driven repairs.
• Support installation, startup, and integration of new production assets.
• Optimize equipment performance and shop flow to reduce scrap and boost productivity.
• Execute tool setups, mold changes, and production sampling to assist operations.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Required experience and capabilities

• Minimum 3 years as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical strength: interpret blueprints/schematics and repair complex mechanisms.
• Licensed/trained to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, or similar mobile equipment.
• Baseline electrical: troubleshooting, installation, and repair. PLC/robot troubleshooting or programming is preferred but not mandatory.
• Repair/installation background with motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, and chillers.
• Computer proficiency; confident with HMIs/touchscreen machine interfaces.
• Physical ability to routinely lift 50 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Personal tool set required.
• Capable of rapid response to emergencies or breakdowns that demand immediate, physical intervention.
• Thrives independently and collaborates well in a fast-paced team environment.

Technical mastery checklist

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Relay Testing
• HVAC Maintenance
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Tape Measure Reading
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections

Systems and equipment exposure

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Automation Solutions (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Siemens, Okuma, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Injection Molding Machine
• Dock Stocker (Stand-Up Reach or Counterbalance Forklift)
• Hydroblaster
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji)
• CNC Router
• Punch Press (Trumpf, Amada, Murata)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• CNC Grinder
• Press Brake (Trumpf, Amada, Cincinnati, Murata)
• Stamping Press (Minster, Federal, Komatsu)
• Extrusion Machine
• Robotic Welder
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Sigmatek)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, Panasonic, Universal Robotics)

If you have solid industrial maintenance mechanic experience and want to keep high-value assets performing at their best, apply today.