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Maintenance Automation Technician

ACE Partners
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Automation Technician position at ACE Partners?

Maintenance Automation Technician

$35 - $43 p/h

Global Manufacturing company with 175 years in business, great benefits and progression opportunities in Maintenance, Automation and Engineering departments.

2nd / 3rd shifts available - 8 hours

We are looking for someone:

  • Experienced in electrical, pneumatic, and automation, with a base PLC knowledge / troubleshooting.
  • 3 years of repair and troubleshooting experience with high-speed packaging equipment.

The primary responsibility of coordinating their shifts Maintenance Department daily activities. This includes working with the Maintenance Planner for work order execution. In addition, ensuring the execution of the preventative maintenance program and providing trouble-shooting support with the shifts primary maintenance mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Complete work orders related to machine repairs and or preventative maintenance
  • Troubleshoot equipment and repair machines
  • Design, engineer, and fabricate machine parts as required
  • Perform preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled
  • Reduce downtime of machines to support production demand
  • Change over machines to other products
  • Prioritize and complete assignments on time
  • Communicate clearly and in collaboration with Engineering Department
  • Meet with production leads and supervisors regarding operation of machines
  • Continuous training of machine operators and trainers
  • Responsible for shop cleanliness, safety and compliance

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s degree preferred.
  • 5 years of machine repair experience in Production setting.
  • Experienced in electrical, process, pneumatic, and automation, with a base PLC knowledge / troubleshooting.
  • Experience with automation equipment and robotics
  • Mechanical aptitude with ability to read mechanic and pneumatic drawings.
  • Prior experience performing PM.
  • Motivated, organized, eager to learn and possess a positive attitude toward the job.
  • Excellent listening skills and ability to follow instructions as well as provide directions on step by step repair process.

INDMAIN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • High-speed production equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Automation equipment : 1 year (Preferred)
  • Robotics : 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $35 - $43

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