Ready to Gear Up as Our Next Production Automation Technician?
We are seeking a high-energy Production Automation Technician to keep our high-tech equipment humming on a 6 PM - 6 AM rotating shift! If you thrive under the lights and love solving complex puzzles in real time, this is your stage.
What You'll Do
- Keep Things Moving: Maintain and troubleshoot cutting-edge robots, vision systems, conveyors, and automated assembly stations.
- Be the Hero: Diagnose equipment downtime fast, restore production, and smash safety, quality, and output targets.
- Continuous Improvement: Perform PMs, run root-cause analysis, upgrade systems, and train production teammates.
- Associate degree/technical diploma (or equivalent experience) in Automation, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Industrial Tech.
- 2+ years supporting automated manufacturing gear in a live production environment.
- Hands-on mastery of sensors, pneumatics, servo systems, HMIs, and schematics.
- Top-notch mechanical/electrical problem-solving and a team-first mindset.
- Competitive compensation & matching 401(k)
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
- Short & long-term disability + life insurance
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, & tuition reimbursement
location: BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $53,220 - 73,180 per year
work hours: 7am to 11am
education: Associates
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Production & Support
- Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment, including robots, conveyors, vision systems, and automated assembly/test stations.
- Respond quickly to equipment downtime to diagnose root cause and restore production.
- Support daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Verify proper operation of safety interlocks, light curtains, E?Stops, and guarding.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
- Retrieve spare parts and assist with equipment documentation.
- Participate in root?cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
- Document repairs, changes, and maintenance activities.
- Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.
- strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Ability to work independently under production pressure
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Team?oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
- Comfortable working with both engineering and production teams
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
