Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist

Ready to keep advanced manufacturing running at its best?

On first shift, you’ll be the go-to pro who prevents downtime and restores throughput—fast. When production calls, you’ll bring a mix of hands-on skill, sharp diagnostics, and a calm, methodical approach.

You will

Lead preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal oversight to maximize equipment availability.

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls faults using prints, schematics, layouts, and specs.

Enhance equipment and processes; collaborate with manufacturing engineering and assist on production/assembly to maintain flow.

Support installation, qualification, debugging, and repair of Production and Development machinery.

Procure parts and components necessary for maintenance activities.

Fabricate or modify mechanical parts and production fixtures as required.

Act as liaison with service contractors and vendors.

Own the performance of semi-automated systems and verify proper operation.

Track machine/process health and adjust equipment or parameters to eliminate nonconformances, low yields, and quality issues.

Coach peers on equipment setup and advanced repair techniques.

Document tasks, PM findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS.Handle other related duties as assigned.

Schedule and flexibility

First-shift position.

Willingness to flex hours to support PMs, production overtime, and business needs.

Preferred background

Industrial control systems familiarity, including troubleshooting and repairing PLC‑related problems.

What you bring

High School/Vocational Tech diploma (required);
Associate’s in a related engineering/technical field (preferred).Analytical troubleshooting mindset and strong mechanical/technical aptitude.

Ability to read technical drawings/prints and create clear technical documentation.

Computer literacy aligned with job demands.

High initiative and a strong work ethic.

Earnings Pay is determined holistically, considering skills, experience, training, certifications/licensure, and current organizational priorities.

Note This posting highlights core responsibilities and conditions but is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Legal and Equal Opportunity
* Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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