An Industrial Automation Technician repairs and maintains the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within industrial and commercial facilities to reduce human intervention and maximize efficiency. Their duties require knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers.
Enfield, CT Job Details Full-time $25 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Life insurance Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Robot troubleshooting Mechanical valves Mold repair (production tasks) Machine setup Finished product defect inspection Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Quality records maintenance Defect resolution root cause analysis Mechanical belt maintenance Pneumatic machine repair Electrical work Industrial equipment adjustment Injection (injection molding) Reactive equipment maintenance Routine inspections Cleanroom protocols Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Factory operations documentation 3 years High school diploma or GED Maintenance activity documentation Belt drive repair Power transmission system maintenance Production optimization Electrical equipment corrective maintenance Shrink wrap machines Production monitoring Cleanroom experience Full Job Description How you can make an impact Rotating 12-hour
Day Shift:
7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Provide hands-on technical support for production-related equipment issues by diagnosing failures, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and restoring automated workcells to safe, reliable, and efficient operation. Perform daily quality checks on pipette tips and packaging components by identifying defects, isolating nonconforming product, and supporting mold cavity blocking and unblocking activities in accordance with established procedures. Troubleshoot, adjust and repair injection molding and automation equipment, including sensors, pneumatic valves, air cylinders, robotics, gears, pulleys, belts, and other mechanical and electrical components. Set up, start up and optimize automated workcells and packaging lines, including label printers, shrink-wrap machines, and related auxiliary equipment, to support stable production and consistent product quality. Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, routine adjustments, and minor corrective repairs on automated production equipment using appropriate tools and procedures to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime. Accurately document production, maintenance and quality data, communicate equipment status and recurring issues, and support the prioritization of troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement activities to maintain safe and efficient cleanroom production. What sets you apart High school diploma or equivalent and approximately 3+ years of hands‑on experience with operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated production equipment. Experience as an Automation, Maintenance, or Workcell Technician is preferred. Strong technical judgement and root cause analysis skills. Comfortable working with pneumatics, sensors, gears, pulleys, belts, and related mechanical and electrical components in a production environment. Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with peers, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners and assist with training others. What we offer
Compensation:
$25.00-$26.00 per hour, plus eligibility for a bonus program that recognizes your contributions to product quality, equipment uptime, and productivity. Purpose and impact. Help produce high-quality pipette tips used by laboratories worldwide to support research and improve human health. Comprehensive benefits. A competitive total rewards package, including health, financial, and education benefits, designed to support you through different stages of life. Growth opportunities. Ongoing technical development, exposure to advanced molding and automation technologies, and potential career paths within Production, Automation, or Technical Service. Collaborative environment. Work closely with the Quality Assurance, Automation, Molding, and Production teams in a cleanroom environment where precision, safety, and continuous improvement are valued.
