Third Shift Automation Technician

Automation Technician — Position Description

Department : Engineering

Reports to : Engineering Manager / Automation Engineer

Location : Edinburgh, Indiana

Schedule : Full-time; supports 24 / 7 operations with on-call rotation

Position Summary :

The Automation Technician supports and sustains automated production systems across injection molding, assembly, material handling, and warehousing. This role is hands-on and focused on line support, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), troubleshooting, and fabrication of End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT). The technician works closely with engineers, production, and maintenance teams to keep automation systems running safely, efficiently, and reliably. A strong emphasis is placed on applying 5S principles and maintaining well-organized work areas to ensure efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities :

Production Support & TPM :

• Perform daily line support for robots, conveyors, lasers, palletizers, AMRs / AGVs, and vision systems.
• Conduct TPM checks (lubrication, torque checks, hose / fitting integrity, wiring inspections).
• Respond to alarms, assist in recovery, and escalate complex issues to engineers.
• Document repairs and maintenance actions on work logs and check sheets.

EOAT Fabrication & Mechanical Support :

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability :

Safety & Compliance :

Documentation & Team Support :

Maintain organized spare parts, tools, and documentation, applying 5S principles to ensure efficiency and readiness.

Key Equipment & Technologies :

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Familiarity with Lean / CI tools, especially 5S, and Kaizen.

Core Competencies :

Key Performance Indicators : (KPIs)