Automation Technician - 2nd Shift Joliet, IL

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in‑house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement‑free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

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At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm – 12:30 am

Cresco Labs is seeking an Automation Technician to join our skilled maintenance and facilities engineering team. The Automation Technician’s primary responsibility is the safe and continual operation of automated packaging, processing, extraction and other automated equipment. The Automation Technician will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of the processing and packaging equipment, as well as any daily equipment/operational issues that may occur with the equipment.

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and perform preventative maintenance on industrial processing, packaging, and automated equipment, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Safely repair, inspect, troubleshoot, and ensure proper operation of processing and packaging equipment throughout the facilities.
• Perform maintenance, disassembly, repair, replacement or adjustment of various equipment in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions.
• Perform set‑up and changeover of packaging equipment.
• Interpret technical data – blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals and specifications.
• Ensure all production documentation is maintained timely and accurately.
• At the direction of the Maintenance Manager, partner with operations and production teams to ensure scheduled downtime and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

• 3+ years of experience inspecting, troubleshooting, performing complex repairs, and/or installing high‑speed packaging and processing equipment.
• Proficient with lockout‑tagout procedures (LOTO) and other OSHA safety standards as required.
• Proficiency and expertise with automated packaging equipment.
• Ability to read machine prints and perform machine repair.
• Automation‑related technical certification (preferred).

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust benefit package, including major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer paid holidays and paid time off. Additional rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options and participation in our employee discount program. Benefit eligibility for permanent positions…