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Automation Technician

Factor_
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026
Shift- Sunday to Wednesday 4:00AM - 2:30PM

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician. As an Automation Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems. This role is the resident expert in mechanical, electrical and/or refrigeration systems.

You will..

  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed.
  • Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.
  • Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
  • Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.
  • Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.
  • Act as a network resource for technical issues and lead network-wide root cause analysis.
  • Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration.
  • Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality.
  • Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance.
  • Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness.

You have..

  • At least 4 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operations.
  • Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams.
  • Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
  • Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

You’ll get…

  • Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
  • Generous PTO, including parental leave of up to 4 weeks
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
  • Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

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Illinois Pay Range

$39.25—$40 USD

Salary : $39 - $40

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