Automation & Controls Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Shape the heartbeat of our production lines

Picture your day: you arrive on the floor and a high-speed line is down. You trace the fault from a VFD to a PLC routine, patch the logic, and get the line humming. Before lunch you run infrared thermography and vibration routes, flagging a bearing issue before it becomes an outage. In the afternoon, you coach a junior tech through a laser alignment, then close out CMMS work orders and document a reliability improvement that saves real money. That’s a good day here.

What you’ll take on

• Own expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance for mechanical and electrical assets; design and implement improvements to complex systems as your specialty requires.
• Program, troubleshoot, and analyze advanced control systems to resolve deep software, hardware, and configuration issues.
• Apply predictive technologies—infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar checks, and vibration analysis—to assess condition and drive proactive maintenance.
• Lead and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, delivering process gains and cost savings with proven CI tools and methodology.
• Source parts and supplies, propose engineered alternatives, and implement reliability-driven solutions.
• Independently perform maintenance to industry standards; uphold 5S and rigorous housekeeping.
• Set up and operate machining equipment (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools) to fabricate/repair parts; perform welding as needed.
• Research emerging methods, tools, and innovations; recommend adoption across ATS sites and update documentation.
• Provide inputs for cost analyses on new equipment, repair/rebuild proposals, savings, and innovations.
• Maintain accurate records, review CMMS history, and analyze maintenance data to inform decisions.
• Support sales efforts with technical content for quotations; perform time-and-materials duties when required.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians; step into project management responsibilities as assigned.
• Pursue on-the-job training and self-study to advance your craft and career.
• Follow all safety policies, rules, regulations, instructions, and guidelines; practice constant situational awareness to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree with a technical focus and 7 years of related experience in the specific industry; or 10 years of experience in the specific industry.
• Hands-on proficiency with predictive technologies, including vibration analysis or laser interferometer operation, precision alignments, and maintenance of process equipment.
• Strong grasp of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems; able to diagnose, develop alternatives, and execute repairs.
• Comfort with hand and specialized tools; willingness to travel as required.
• Six Sigma experience desired.

Technologies you’ll work with

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors

Core proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Physical demands & work environment

This role is hands-on. You’ll regularly stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach, climb or balance (including on ladders or lifts), and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces. Talking and hearing are frequent; sitting is occasional. You may occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds. Close and color vision are regularly required. Expect occasional exposure to outdoor weather and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically in a factory setting and is usually very loud, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and greasy or slippery floors.

Compensation & benefits

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range
$102,970 - $131,689.52 USD