Maintenance Technician Automation - Days (6:00am - 6:00pm)
$52,000–$83,200 year
On-site · Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Maintenance Technician Automation on a 12-hour rotating shift (6:00am–6:00pm). Responsible for repairs on injection molding equipment, robots, adjustments, maintenance, repair and operations of various types of assembly, subassembly, printing, and/or packaging machines in a high-speed CME manufacturing environment. Duties include preventive maintenance, diagnosing and troubleshooting pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical malfunctions, calibrating robot pick-and-place locations, repairing electrical controls, uploading programs to controls, performing TPM per SAP/work instruction records, following 5S and cGMP guidelines, performing root-cause analysis for safety/quality issues, and contributing to efficiency and safety improvements. Requires ability to read measuring devices and inspection tools, report unsafe conditions, and maintain documentation; experience with PLCs (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.), hydraulics/pneumatics, Lean manufacturing concepts, and SAP/Microsoft Office skills. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand/walk for long periods, and operate presses/robots/auxiliary equipment. Education and experience: high school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years in a technical role; injection molding experience; PLC knowledge; Lean manufacturing awareness; strong math and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
- Experience with injection molding
- Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
- Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics
- Strong math, reading and communication skills
- Must understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools
- Must have strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred
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