We are currently seeking a skilled automation maintenance tech to join our team in Fort Myers. A successful candidate will bring a strong mechanical and electrical background, excellent communication skills, eagerness to move into a higher-level position, and experience in a manufacturing plant. Our company offers a competitive hourly rate and overtime, favorable benefits, opportunities for advancement, great culture, and strong leadership.

POSITION - Automation Maintenance Tech - Manufacturing Plant

LOCATION - Fort Myers, FL 

HOURLY RATE - $28.00 - $32.00 

SHIFT - 3rd Shift - 5pm to 3:30am 

• Provide direct front-line support of site process automation and data collection systems for manufacturing and utilities systems
• Support Process Automation Engineering system owners for exclusive process automation systems (e.g. SCADA, data backups, etc.)
• Follow site procedures and technical standards for the automation function
• Execute continuous improvement and upgrade projects for process automation systems
• Conduct condition-based predictive maintenance activities (e.g. infrared thermography, vibration monitoring, etc.) to detect early onset of equipment failures
• Ability to perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance activities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or experience in similar roles
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience: automation, controls, electrical/mechanical craft, IT
• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance work

LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Language Requirement – English
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements for automated and electrical systems

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Arithmetic, Algebra, Boolean logic

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to execute physical and logical troubleshooting sequences
• Ability to read/understand controller ladder logic, programming code
• Ability to read/understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certificates in programming and troubleshooting process automation systems including common PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms
• Level I certification in predictive technology (e.g. infrared thermography, vibration monitoring, etc.)
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Software
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing machinery.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel occasionally for equipment acceptance testing and training