Automation Technician II - Multiple Shifts

About the role

Jabil is hiring an Automation Technician II in Asheville, NC, who maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and optimizes automated manufacturing equipment to keep production running efficiently during the assigned shift. The position is onsite, with multiple shifts available (days, nights, 12-hour rotating, 2-2-3 schedule) and is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on robots, PLCs, vision systems and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Diagnose and fix electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues on assembly lines and injection molding machines.
• Repair, replace and adjust machine parts, sensors, actuators and control systems.
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and PLC ladder logic diagrams.
• Assist in installing, setting up and commissioning new automation equipment and production lines.
• Work with engineering, production and quality teams to find root causes of equipment failures.
• Calibrate sensors, robots and other devices, document work in the CMMS, and train production operators.
• Follow safety regulations, company policies and quality standards such as ISO and GMP.

Required profile

• Associate's degree in Industrial Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years as an Automation Technician in manufacturing, preferably in plastics injection molding or high-volume assembly.
• Ability to work the "A Shift" schedule and to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required skills

• PLC troubleshooting and programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) highly desirable.
• Robotics knowledge (Fanuc, Sepro, Universal Robots).
• Reading schematics, blueprints and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
• Industrial controls, sensors, motors, drives and vision systems.
• Preventative maintenance programs and CMMS.
• Hands-on work with hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments.

What we offer

• Starting pay of $27 or higher depending on skillset and experience.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.
• Competitive benefits.