Manufacturing Automation Technician

Manufacturing Automation Technician –
ST Engineering MRAS

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We’re seeking detail-oriented and proactive Automation tech. In this role, you will support robotic and automated solutions used for aerospace manufacturing processes. This role offers a great opportunity to support the latest AFP, assembly and machining equipment while playing a crucial role in assuring OEE and on time delivery.

• Perform disassembly, cleaning and exchange of perishable components. Interface between operations, Automation Engineering and skilled trades. Document trends and allow the operators to focus on quality and process completion.
• Assist with the tracking of equipment and component trends. This data and feedback will be used to establish component service life, useful life, durability, and longevity. This feedback will be provided to the automation and equipment engineers allowing TPM initiatives to progress quickly.
• Work in a team environment supporting the Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and area leadership team by providing clear communication on equipment status.
• Follow a pre-determined cleaning and replacement schedule for perishable parts.
• Provide a level of mechanical aptitude that ensures critical components are dis‑assembled and re‑assembled consistent with OEM requirements.
• Provide feedback concerning automation equipment issues that allows MEC and MR teams to correct electrical and mechanical issues that are above routine preventive maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic assembly systems, or experience that will allow employee to be trained to support cleaning and replacement of perishable components.
• Basic understanding of PLC’s, vision systems, electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, NC machines, and robotic production equipment is desirable but not required.

Candidate must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of hands‑on experience with maintaining, cleaning, and assembling mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical‑controlled components for automation or numerical control equipment. Understanding of assembly tolerance stack‑ups is required. Work schedule will be discussed during the application process.

• Experience with troubleshooting AFP process issues.
• Highly values team success and communication.
• 3+ years’ experience in a support role for preventive maintenance of equipment used in aerospace assembly and/or composites manufacturing.
• Desire to learn and pursue training opportunities that strengthen CNC capabilities and increase critical troubleshooting skills.

Estimate salary range for this role: $25.14 – $36.53 per hour. ST Engineering considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidate skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from the start date.
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes.
• Immediate 401(k) vesting.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff).

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real‑world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds.

So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

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