Automation Technician - Night Shift Job Florence area,Kentucky USA,Manufacturing / Production

What You Will Do

We're hiring an Automation Technician for our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant
, reporting to the site Maintenance/Automation leadership team. This is a hands-on, plant-based role that supports highly automated manufacturing operations and plays a critical part in maintaining equipment uptime, product quality, and production efficiency.

As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, programming, and improving automated manufacturing systems including PLC-controlled equipment, robots, AGVs, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment. This position works closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure production equipment operates safely and reliably.

What Does Success Look Like

Respond quickly and effectively to equipment downtime, minimizing production disruptions and restoring operations safely.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, AGVs, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment.
Execute preventive maintenance programs and safety inspections to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Support programming, setup, and job changeovers for automated manufacturing systems while maintaining production and quality standards.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and implement automation improvements that increase efficiency and performance.
Develop expertise in plant automation systems and serve as a technical resource by supporting and training other technicians as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, and maintain FANUC robots and automated manufacturing equipment.
Maintain Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and related automation systems.
Support Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC-controlled equipment through troubleshooting and modifications.
Perform setup, adjustments, and maintenance on Cognex and Keyence vision systems.
Troubleshoot and repair automated assembly equipment and manufacturing automation systems.
Maintain automated quality testing equipment and auto-labeling systems.
Perform documented preventive maintenance activities and safety inspections.
Complete monthly automation-related safety audits.
Support validation, testing, and continuous improvement of automated assembly equipment.
Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and production team members.

What We Look For Required

Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting automation, controls, or industrial manufacturing equipment.
Strong electrical troubleshooting background with experience diagnosing automation-related equipment issues.
PLC troubleshooting experience required; experience supporting Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs preferred.
Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating night shift schedule, including overtime as needed.

Preferred

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
Experience modifying or programming PLCs.
Experience with FANUC, KUKA, Nachi, or other industrial robotic systems.
Experience supporting AGVs, automated assembly equipment, and manufacturing vision systems.
Strong industrial maintenance background.
Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, or Arc Flash certification.

Florence, Kentucky - Components Plant

Our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant began operations in 1978 and manufactures Power Frame® grids, battery containers, and battery covers. The facility produces approximately 173,000 battery cases daily and is a key part of Clarios' manufacturing network.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

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What you get

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
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