Automation Technician

Now Hiring Automation Technician

Erlanger, KY

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $35.50 per hour

Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM OR 7 PM - 7 AM | 2-2-3 schedule

Fix What's Broken. Keep What Works. Get Paid Like a Pro.

You've got the know-how to fix what's broken and the smarts to keep it from breaking in the first place. This Automation Technician gig is built for people who want respect, reliable work, and paychecks that feel right.

• High school diploma or GED (extra creds are a plus).
• 5+ years' experience in Automation in a manufacturing environment, responsible for sophisticated manufacturing and automation equipment.
• Detailed knowledge in PLC programming and electrical controls, as applicable.
• Detailed knowledge in the mechanical and design areas of automation, with general machining capabilities, as applicable.
• Thorough familiarity with the hydraulic function of manufacturing equipment.
• Thorough familiarity with Electrical/Electronic components of manufacturing equipment.
• Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
• Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet production goals and standards.
• Effectively communicates with others both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, as applicable.
• Must be able to individually lift 45‑50 lbs. and team lift upwards of 50‑100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, and reach above and below shoulders.

• Ensure all machinery, equipment, building structures, and facilities are maintained and functioning properly.
• Performs maintenance on all manufacturing and facility equipment, such as mold presses, auxiliary equipment and miscellaneous plant equipment.
• Participates in the maintenance of the preventative maintenance program to insure optimum machine utilization.
• Recommend and lead innovative improvements to upgrade equipment and processes.
• Ensure accuracy of maintenance history records for all equipment.
• Interface with production when necessary to schedule equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical problems on equipment and provide timely short‑term and long‑term recommendations.
• Where applicable, provide timely and detailed information to management on equipment status, issues, corrective actions, and updates on activities that took place during the applicable shift.
• Shows proactive thinking in the training and development of shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in the shift operation.
• Coordinates with production and tooling on all issues that are beyond the skill level of the shift team to ensure accurate communication of needs for repair and timeliness for completion.
• Establish an inventory system for equipment spare parts that meets the needs of the molding department, complete with order points, parts specification, and cost controls.

Our client offers a range of competitive benefits to keep their teams happy, healthy, and invested. An outstanding benefits package will be disclosed upon hire. This is a direct‑hire position!

Staffmark is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E‑Verify employer.