Maintenance Automation Technician (3:00pm-11:30pm)
Mitchell Plastics
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- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 10 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Mitchell Plastics
Automotive · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Safety First:Spot safety hazards and fix unsafe conditions before they cause trouble.
- Keep It Running:Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on assembly machines to keep everything in tip-top shape.
- Make It Better:Suggest smart upgrades to our PM schedules to improve timing and efficiency.
- Save the Day:Respond fast to equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot the issue, and get production back online.
- Level Up:Jump headfirst into continuous improvement projects to optimize our operations.
- Speak Up:Share your bright ideas for system and process improvements through our team channels.
- Track Your Wins:Keep clear, accurate logs of repairs and mechanical issues using our tracking systems.
- Smooth Transitions:Support the team during equipment start-ups and product change-overs.
- Welcome New Gear:Help commission, test, and launch brand-new production machinery.
- Flex Your Skills:Take on other exciting projects and tasks as assigned by the leadership team.
What you need
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing automated assembly equipment, and a fundamental understanding of PLC-based machine logic.
- Must be willing to work toward and complete a Millwright certificate.
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
Pneumatic circuits and systemsPLC-based equipmentPLC programmingMachine sensorsIndustrial machining toolsMachine guarding protocolsIndustrial safety regulations
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Ready to be the driving force who keeps the gears turning and the lines moving? We are looking for a
Maintenance Automation Technician
who thrives on solving problems, fixing complex machinery, and making a great production floor even better. If you have a passion for troubleshooting and want a role where your ideas for improvement can make a difference,
apply today and help us build the future.
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️ Duties & Responsibilities
Safety First:
Spot safety hazards and fix unsafe conditions before they cause trouble.
Keep It Running:
Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on assembly machines to keep everything in tip-top shape.
Make It Better:
Suggest smart upgrades to our PM schedules to improve timing and efficiency.
Save the Day:
Respond fast to equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot the issue, and get production back online.
Level Up:
Jump headfirst into continuous improvement projects to optimize our operations.
Speak Up:
Share your bright ideas for system and process improvements through our team channels.
Track Your Wins:
Keep clear, accurate logs of repairs and mechanical issues using our tracking systems.
Smooth Transitions:
Support the team during equipment start-ups and product change-overs.
Welcome New Gear:
Help commission, test, and launch brand-new production machinery.
Flex Your Skills:
Take on other exciting projects and tasks as assigned by the leadership team.
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Minimum Qualifications
The Basics:
High School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
The Experience:
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing automated assembly equipment.
The Brains:
A solid, fundamental understanding of PLC-based machine logic.
The Goal:
Ability and willingness to work toward and complete your Millwright certificate.
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Required Skills
Air Power:
Deep knowledge of pneumatic circuits and systems.
Tech Savvy:
Familiarity with PLC-based equipment and a basic understanding of PLC programming.
Master Troubleshooter:
Natural ability to diagnose electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.
Component Expert:
Skilled at selecting and installing machine sensors and key hardware parts.
Tool Master:
Highly proficient in using industrial machining tools and shop equipment.
Blueprint Reader:
Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical blueprints.
Safety Champion:
Strong understanding of machine guarding protocols and industrial safety regulations.