Automation Technician (12-Hour Nights) REQ 87103

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Job Description

About the Role

As a Thermoforming Automation Maintenance Technician, you play a key role in keeping automated equipment running safely, efficiently, and consistently. Youll work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, and automation systems that support product handling, packaging, and overall production flow. This role is a great fit if you enjoy troubleshooting, improving equipment performance, and working with advanced automation technology. Youll help drive reliability, support continuous improvement, and contribute directly to the success of the thermoforming operation.

Responsibilities:

• Performs daily inspections and preventive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues.
• Completes repairs and supports automation-focused maintenance projects.
• Identifies improvement opportunities that support equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Ensures automated systems operate safely and meet production and quality standards.
• Handles and packages products according to established procedures.
• Maintains consistent, high-quality output from automated equipment.
• Communicates equipment status, issues, and improvement ideas with maintenance and production teams.
• Supports departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by maintenance leadership.