Automation Technician - 12-Hour PM Shift (two year position)
Mansfield, OH area
Salary plus paid overtime after 40 hours per week and benefits the first of the month after hire
📌 Work for the next two years, this position will last until the end of 2026 - excellent opportunity for someone almost ready to retire
📌 Work only 180 days per year and get 180 days off per year
📌 Excellent opportunity to showcase your skill sets on the off shift
📌 Join a team of dedicated engineers and technicians
📌 YOU will be part of the engineering group with an established manager in a team of skilled maintenance and engineering professionals!
We will help you navigate the interview process, which will move quickly!
An Automation Technician is being added to the engineering and maintenance team. The Automation Technician will report to the night shift Maintenance Supervisor and will work with a team of maintenance and skilled trades individuals on the night shift. Daily responsibilities will include optimizing the manufacturing process by:
- Troubleshooting and programming PLCs, robotics, HMIs and servos
- Partnering with maintenance and engineering to increase efficiencies and minimize downtime
- Fixing and debugging equipment in a timely manner, including VFDs
- Completing any needed training to improve skill sets
- Promoting and fostering an environment of training and developing others
- Other duties as assigned by management
This position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of the time and have the ability to walk up to 2-4 miles per shift. Candidates should be able to take initiative, communicate at all levels, be able to work within a team environment, be energetic, able to take ownership of projects, have good work history and enjoy floor presence.
Benefits are competitive, including PAID OVERTIME after 40 hours worked in a week, medical, dental, 401K, life, LTD, paid holidays and vacation. Benefits go into effect the first of the month after hire.
Requirements for the Automation Technician:
1. Minimum of a high school diploma; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree would be preferred
2. At least 1-4 years of RECENT similar programming experience in a manufacturing environment (flexible depending on education)
3. Programming and troubleshooting of PLCs and/or robotics
4. Experience with VFDs
5. The ability to work a 12-hour PM shift long term
6. Good computer skills, including basic Microsoft Office experience
Skills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:
1. Automotive supplier experience
2. Mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting
3. Fanuc robotics
4. Allen Bradley PLCs
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Mansfield, Ohio area. A small relocation package will be offered for regional candidates with ALL of the required skill sets.
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