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Posted 9 February, 2026
Job Id: 412700
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Equipment Technician I
Job Description
- Schedule: Weekend Grave Shift Friday 11PM-11AM; Saturday 11PM-11AM; 2 Grave shifts during the week 11PM-8AM (total 40 hours) – candidate can pick what 2 days during the week they'd like to work (needs to be consistent week over week)
- Interviews: 1st round phone, 2nd round in person PPE: Not needed
- Automation Technician
- Schedule: Weekend Grave Shift Friday 11PM-11AM; Saturday 11PM-11AM; 2 Grave shifts during the week 11PM-8AM (total 40 hours) – candidate can pick what 2 days during the week they'd like to work (needs to be consistent week over week)
- Education; High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: 3 – 6 months experience in mechanical area; experience with basic tools preferred.
Top needs: Technical experience in repairing and maintaining automation equipment
The purpose of this position is:
- To restore, repair or otherwise generate an action, which will result in the function of each piece of Automation equipment to the level it was designed and/or intended to operate.
- Ensure machinery is operating safely and efficiently through proper maintenance, inspection and repair procedures.
- Other duties may include but are not limited to maintenance of a library, ordering parts and supplies and fabrication of parts.
- Proper maintenance and cleaning of shop and other work areas.
- May also include other specific assigned duties.
This position includes significant duties such as:
- Repair and maintenance of automation equipment related to Injection molding and production
- Correctly and efficiently troubleshooting and diagnosing faults on assigned automation equipment
- Fabrication of repair parts or components using mills, lathes and other common machining tools
- Acquisition of required hand tools
- Replace and/or reinstallation of all safety devices
- Cleaning of work and shop areas
- Writing and sending a daily e-mail report
- Proficiency with parts program, Library and the other common functions of the Automation department.
- Organization of time to complete assigned tasks
- Assumption and proper completion of additional duties.
Working Conditions:
- Some exposure to high voltage, with appropriate safety precautions in place.
- Lifts, pushes, pulls or moves equipment and machinery up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Exposure to some fumes and constant noise in manufacturing areas.
- Safety glasses are required on the manufacturing floor and other designated areas.
- Adherence to plant safety and PPE requirements.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Experience: 3 – 6 months experience in mechanical area; experience with basic tools preferred.
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