Automation Technician
Location: Grove City, OH
Job Title: Automation Technician (12-hour Day & Night Shifts Available)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive wages aligned with industry standards
- 10% night shift premium
- Health insurance and retirement benefits for full-time employees
- Paid leave for vacation, illness, and personal reasons
Position Overview:
American Nitrile is hiring Automation Technicians to ensure automated machinery operates efficiently and with minimal scrap. This role involves monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting production machinery, supporting changeovers, and contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. Day and night shifts are available, with a rotating 12-hour schedule.
Shift Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts
- Night shift includes 10% shift differential
- Includes a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks per shift
- Overtime paid according to labor laws
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and maintain assigned automation equipment
- Troubleshoot and adjust machinery to ensure smooth operation and minimal scrap
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment
- Log findings in maintenance tracking systems
- Complete hourly glove counts and weigh end-of-shift scrap
- Support equipment startups, shutdowns, and changeovers
- Keep machines and work areas clean and organized
- Communicate with Automation Supervisor and support team coordination
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial automation or manufacturing machinery
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn quickly
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to move quickly between machines during shift
- Environment is well-ventilated and well-lit but not temperature controlled
- PPE required (helmets, gloves, safety goggles)
- Regular safety drills and clear emergency protocols
- Designated outdoor smoking areas
Training and Development:
- Comprehensive onboarding and equipment training
- Ongoing skills development and safety refreshers
Health and Wellness:
- Access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities
- Wellness programs, including counseling services
Workplace Conduct:
- Zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or bullying
- Culture of teamwork, respect, and collaboration
Alternate Titles:
- Automation Machine Technician
- Manufacturing Automation Operator
- Industrial Automation Specialist
- Production Equipment Technician
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords:
Automation Technician, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Machinery, Preventive Maintenance, Machine Operation, Troubleshooting, PLCs, Equipment Changeovers, Production Efficiency, Grove City Jobs, Night Shift, PPE, Safety Protocols, Continuous Improvement