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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Technician located in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Reporting to the Production Support Engineering Manager, the Automation Technician role involves providing automation engineering services activities including high speed assembly equipment and manufacturing systems.
D Shift - 6pm -6am (rotating)
What a typical day looks like:
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
- Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
- Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method.
- Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
- Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
- Strong awareness of safety
The experience we're looking to add to our team:- Typically requires an Associate's degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires 2 years of related experience
What you'll receive for the great work you provide: - Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401K
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee discounts at local retailers
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 06-16-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-27-2026
The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$26.03 USD - $35.14 USD Hourly
Job CategoryProduction Engineering
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
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