Automation Technician – Molding Assembly

Job Summary

We are seeking an Automation Technician with experience supporting molding or assembly automation equipment in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot maintain and optimize robotic and automated production systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime efficiency and product quality in a medical device manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair molding or assembly automation equipment.
• Maintain industrial robots conveyors sensors vision systems and auxiliary automation equipment.
• Program and optimize robots such as FANUC Sepro Yushin or Wittmann.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation systems.
• Support production startups mold trials and new product introductions.
• Improve equipment performance cycle time and overall productivity.
• Read and interpret electrical pneumatic and mechanical schematics.
• Maintain maintenance records and automation documentation.
• Follow all safety quality FDA GMP and ISO requirements.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or Associate degree in Automation Robotics Mechatronics or a related field is preferred.
• 25 years of experience in injection molding assembly automation or a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial robots and automated equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs HMIs industrial sensors and automation systems.
• Experience with End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting mechanical electrical and communication skills.

Additional Information :

Shift Timings:

Buffalo Grove

• 6:00 AM 6:00 PM (12-hour Day Shift)
• 6:00 PM 6:00 AM (12-hour Night Shift)

Libertyville

• 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Onsite interviews are only for the Buffalo Grove IL location

Position: Automation Technician ( Molding or Assembly Machines )
Shift: 6:00 PM 6:00 AM

Interview slots: Wednesday or Thursday
9:00 AM 12:00 PM CST
4:00 PM 7:00 PM CST

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time