Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Maintenance Technician Location: Peachtree City, GA Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule Pay Range: $32.00 – $34.00 / hour

Position Overview We are looking for a skilled Automation Maintenance Technician to join our team in Peachtree City. This role focuses on the high-speed automated systems supporting our plastic injection molding operations. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, performing complex repairs, and minimizing downtime through expert troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems.

Core Responsibilities

• High-Speed Maintenance: Maintain and repair industrial machinery and automated systems, including high-speed production equipment such as packaging, conveyor-based systems, and assembly cells.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Perform hands-on diagnostics on pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, mechanical drives, and sensor-based systems.

• Electrical Safety: Use multimeters to diagnose electrical issues while strictly adhering to safe electrical practices (NFPA 70E/LOTO).

• Blueprint Proficiency: Interpret wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic or hydraulic schematics to guide repairs and installations.

• Automation & Logic: Troubleshoot basic PLC-controlled equipment by following logic sequences. Support the operation of variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo motors, and industrial sensors.

• Operational Urgency: Work effectively under downtime pressure to restore equipment to full production capacity safely and efficiently.

• Documentation: Accurately document all maintenance activities, parts used, and work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Proven track record in a manufacturing environment (bottling, packaging, or molding preferred) maintaining automated production lines.

• Mechanical Skills: Advanced knowledge of mechanical power transmission, including gearboxes and drive systems.

• Fluid Power: Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.

• Electrical: Comfortable with control circuits and common industrial electrical components.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive on a 12-hour night shift rotation and manage multiple priorities independently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical certification in Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance preferred.

salary: $66,560 - $70,720 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 7 PM - 7 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Proven track record in a manufacturing environment (bottling, packaging, or molding preferred) maintaining automated production lines.

• Mechanical Skills: Advanced knowledge of mechanical power transmission, including gearboxes and drive systems.

• Fluid Power: Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.

• Electrical: Comfortable with control circuits and common industrial electrical components.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive on a 12-hour night shift rotation and manage multiple priorities independently.

Qualifications

• Technical certification in Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance (or related) preferred, but not required. Good experience with no degree is also fine.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• working up to 2 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• High Speed Automation (3 years of experience is required)
• Injection Mold Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• Vision Systems Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• Blueprints
• Blueprint Reading
• Mechanical Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.