Senior Automation Maintenance Technician

Senior Automation Maintenance Technician

1633 W 1st St, Cheney, WA 99004, USA

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Support implementation, startup, commissioning, and long-term maintenance of automated sheet metal fabrication equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related issues
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled systems and automation components
• Maintain servo motors, drives, sensors, safety systems, and electrical control components
• Work closely with equipment manufacturers and integrators during installation and startup
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance focused on maximizing uptime and reliability
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment failures and production downtime
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
• Help develop maintenance procedures, spare parts strategy, documentation, and long-term reliability standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using cloud-based CMMS systems
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on automation reliability, efficiency, and safety

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical and electrical systems
• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn complex automated systems
• Comfortable taking ownership and solving problems independently
• Calm under pressure during breakdowns and startup challenges
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to travel extensively and support implementation efforts where needed

You do not need to be an expert in every system listed on day one. Strong technical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and a willingness to learn are highly valued here.

Experience & Background

Preferred Experience

• Industrial maintenance, automation, controls, robotics, CNC equipment, mechatronics, or similar technical environments
• PLC troubleshooting experience with systems such as Beckhoff, Bosch‑Rexroth, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment or industrial automation systems
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical diagrams
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience using CMMS platforms

Education

• Degree, diploma, or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Automation, Engineering Technology, Millwrighting, or related field strongly preferred
• Equivalent hands‑on experience may be considered for exceptionally strong candidates

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel
• Approximately 75% travel during the first year for training, implementation, and startup support
• Approximately 50% travel expected long term
• Travel will include Asheville, NC along with domestic and international training opportunities including Canada and Europe

Basics

• Full‑time position based in Cheney, WA
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and industrial equipment
• Overtime and schedule flexibility may occasionally be required during startup or implementation phases
• Drug‑free workplace

Pay Range: $42.00-$55.00 per hour depending on experience, technical background, and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Employer‑paid medical and dental coverage
• Paid travel expenses and per diem
• Long‑term career growth supporting major automation initiatives
• Stable manufacturing environment with significant investment in advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunity for international training and specialized technical development