Automation Mechanic
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Automation Maintenance Technician
We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary:
CVS Health, a Fortune 4 company, has an opportunity to welcome a new member to the Pharmacy Maintenance Team in Chicago, IL. As an Automation Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the pharmacy's automated systems. This is a great role for someone who enjoys an organized and clean work environment, focusing on routine inspections of our specialized machines.
The person in this role will also be responsible for identifying and resolving technical issues to meet production goals as well as quality expectations. Your efforts will impact the lives of thousands of patients who rely on the critical medications that are dispensed by this facility. Starting pay for this role is $36/hr. with opportunities to advance in as soon as 6 months (based on your skill level)!
Your career possibilities are endless at CVS Health! This is a full-time position with guaranteed 40 hours per week, and premium pay for consistent weekends or company holidays worked.
Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Troubleshooting and maintenance for automation robotics, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems in a sophisticated automated large volume pharmaceutical dispensing facility.
- Conduct routine inspections of machines and systems to ensure optimal performance, such as troubleshooting electro-mechanical control systems and supporting the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems.
- Performing preventative maintenance on equipment, notifying the Manager of any concerns regarding major repairs needed or any additional equipment needed to support the pharmacy automation equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work area for all employees.
- Participate in training programs to stay updated on new technologies and procedures.
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am, and Saturday 12:00am-8:30am.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable with physical labor including:
- Crawling under conveyor and working in confined spaces.
- Lifting 60
Ibs without assistance. - Climbing ladders and industrial platforms.
- Comfortable in Aerial Lifts.
- Able to Walk and be on feet for 90% of shift.
- Working with Dirty equipment during Preventative Maintenance.
- 3+ years of risk assessment skills including ability to understand a process and determine how a change can affect that process.
- 3+ years of project management skills with ability to multi-task & prioritize.
- 3+ years of performing Preventive Maintenance (PM) to automated manufacturing equipment and utilizing LOTO procedures.
- 3+ years of troubleshooting, repairing & maintaining automated equipment controlled by Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- 3+ years of mechanical and pneumatic repairs in automation environment
- 3+ years of electrical schematic, print reading, and voltmeter usage (24v – 480v)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in medical, fulfillment center, warehouse, or healthcare environments.
- Experience working with automation robots (ABB, Fanuc)
- Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 9000, ISO 13485, FDA, Pharmaceutical or Medical Device)
- A craft certification or other Mechatronics related certification/training.
- Experience using Manager Plus system "Work Order Dashboard"/ parts management.
Education:
- Verifiable High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
Anticipated Weekly
Hours:
40
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
The typical pay range for this role is: $21.10 - $44.99. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience,…
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