Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Setting/Hours: 100% in Office| Full-time

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Cincinnati, Ohio that’s expanding its Manufacturing team. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot industrial controls, including PLCs, servo drives, HMIs, pneumatics, robotics, and vision systems.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical and pneumatic schematics.

• Adaptable to shifting priorities and changing operational needs.

• Ability to meet productivity targets with minimal supervision.

• Capable of focusing, interpreting data, analyzing problems, and troubleshooting with moderate guidance.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships across teams.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Ability to operate computers and standard office equipment.

• Flexibility to work varying hours or shifts as needed.

• Must be physically present onsite during scheduled work hours.

• Ensure automated equipment is set up and operated safely.

• Maintain equipment in accordance with cGMP and 5S standards.

• Follow PPE requirements and promote compliance among team members.

• Communicate and coordinate automation-related issues with the next shift.

• Report daily assembly issues to the Supervisor.

• Document malfunctions and abnormalities per company guidelines.

• Post production data to the ERP system and update logs as required.

• Provide feedback to engineering regarding equipment improvement opportunities.

• Compile technical information for senior automation, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams.

• Troubleshoot assembly automation systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).

• Support failure analysis, repairs, and preventative maintenance for robotic and automated equipment.

• Assist with installation and relocation of automated machinery.

• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance reports.

• Provide backup support for Manufacturing Assembly Technicians.

• Maintain spare parts inventory.

• Participate in shift hand-offs and production reviews using dashboards.

• Ensure documentation practices comply with cGMP requirements.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.