Commercial Technician (Night Shift)

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all work cell equipment, including conveyors, drives, motors, sensors, safety devices, and controls, to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on conveyor systems, motors, and drives (VFDs).
• Install, align, calibrate, and verify sensors and safety devices (light curtains, photo eyes, volume sensors), confirming safe operation after any repair or adjustment.
• Troubleshoot control systems, including PLCs and Raspberry Pi devices, from I/O and wiring faults to program backups and basic software or connectivity issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and diagnose faults.
• Log repairs, root causes, and parts used.

Mechanical

• Assemble precision mechanical components to meet project specifications.
• Provide feedback to the engineering and prototyping team.
• Perform repairs and modifications on mechanical assemblies.
• Document assembly processes and any modifications made.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Communicate issues and updates promptly to relevant teams.

Electrical & PLC

• Read and interpret electrical schematics to ensure accurate assembly.
• Assemble and integrate electrical components into PLC terminal cabinets.
• Install wiring and components within automation cabinets.
• Conduct testing of assembled fixtures and troubleshoot any issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a technician in a related field.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial automation equipment, such as conveyors, motors, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of 3-phase power, motor control circuits, and PLC I/O troubleshooting.
• High level understanding of precision measuring equipment and/or electrical assembly and integration.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound judgment calls overnight.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite or similar.
• Able to consistently work the night shift schedule.

Bonus Qualifications

• Preventive maintenance program experience.
• Fabrication experience and manual machining experience.
• Catia or other CAD experience.
• PLC Programming and Integration.
• Electrical automation integration and panel building.

Additional information

This is a six-month fixed-term agreement, with potential for longer-term opportunities depending on your contributions and interests.

Pay and benefits

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $65.00 per hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role.