Automation Maintenance Technician overnights
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Automation Technician is responsible for installing maintaining troubleshooting and optimizing robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment. This role ensures equipment reliability supports continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to safe and efficient production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning
Install configure and calibrate industrial robots PLCs HMIs sensors and automation systems.
Assist in commissioning new automated equipment and validating system performance.
Interpret engineering drawings schematics and wiring diagrams.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic arms conveyors vision systems actuators and control systems.
Diagnose mechanical electrical and programming faults using diagnostic tools software and test equipment.
Restore systems to optimal performance with minimal downtime.
Programming & Technical Support
Modify robot pathways PLC logic and machine parameters as needed.
Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation upgrades.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all robotic cells and automation systems meet applicable safety standards (e.g. lockout/tagout guarding emergency stop circuits).
Support safety audits and equipment validations.
Maintain accurate documentation maintenance logs and technical reports.
Collaboration
Work closely with maintenance production engineering and quality teams to resolve equipment issues.
Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance personnel.
Assist in training personnel on automated equipment use and basic troubleshooting.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
Associate degree in Robotics Mechatronics Industrial Automation Electrical Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience with industrial robots such as ABB FANUC KUKA Yaskawa or similar.
Knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley Siemens Mitsubishi) HMIs and industrial networks.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read blueprints wiring diagrams and control schematics.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in robotics or automation (e.g. FANUC HandlingTool ABB IRC5 AllenBradley PLC).
Experience in manufacturing automotive aerospace or food production environments.
Understanding of pneumatics hydraulics vision systems and servo control.
Familiarity with safety standards such as ANSI/RIA NFPA 70E OSHA.
Key Competencies
Strong problemsolving and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Adaptability and willingness to learn advanced automation technologies.
Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Additional Information :
The salary range for this role is $43 to $48(hourly) all salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Links is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation and gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
E-Verify
Jack Links provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new Team Members Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid we use E-Verifys photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Links has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1- (TDD: 1-).
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We creat ... View more
