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Automation Technician, Operations Maintenance; 1st Shift

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: Healthcare Distributors Association
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 41.53 USD Hourly USD 25.00 41.53 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Automation Technician, Operations Maintenance (1st Shift)

Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Must have shift and weekend flexibility (depending on business need).

What Operations Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Operations function.

Responsibilities
  • Overseeing and maintaining an operational readiness of the Auto Store (AS) and SLAM at our fully automated locations.
  • Inventory and account for repair parts for the AS and SLAM.
  • Ordering repair parts for the AS and SLAM as they are consumed.
  • Protecting and improving the value of Cardinal’s assets and ensuring that ASRS and all supply line distribution equipment and systems including PSI continue to perform their intended functions.
  • Implementing and managing the reliability‑based maintenance function. This position also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value‑maximizing performance.
  • Monitoring operation and maintains ASRS equipment; robots, conveyors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as‑needed/requested basis.
  • Performing preventive maintenance tasks when required per manufacturing standard and frequencies, utilizing a CMMS.
  • Overseeing repairs and PMs of ASRS equipment and implements frequency of repair and/or PM per manufacturers recommendations, standards, and warranty compliance.
  • Ensuring the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the ASRS and all associated automation, including PSI.
  • Overseeing the activities of contractors working, operational demonstrations, or training sessions within the ASRS distribution work and the SLAM line.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience working with commercial operating systems and general maintenance procedures, preferred.
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
  • 2+ years of work order management, preferred.
  • Experience with electrical and electronic principles and industrial electronics.
  • Able to complete training to become a PSI SLAM Line and Swisslog‑Supper User and become proficient with: ability to manually move robots and bins throughout system, rescue robots from grid, access, and ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve system issues using Autostore portal.
  • Make repairs and adjustments to system (robots, ports, etc.) using Autostore portal.
  • Ability to open tickets with PSI and Swisslog global helpdesk and help troubleshoot issues.
  • Experience with Java, Microsoft, and C++ preferred.
  • High familiarity with Autostore Console (ASC) preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level
  • Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments.
  • Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility.
  • Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments.
  • May provide technical guidance and training to others.
  • Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications.
  • Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue.
  • Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation.
  • Adheres to all quality guidelines.
  • Works with minimal degree of supervision.
  • Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines.
  • Provides guidance to less experienced team members.
  • May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise.

Anticipated hourly range: $25.00/hr.

- $41.53/hr.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work‑Life resources
  • Paid parental…
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