Lead Automation Maintenance Technician
McDonough / Locust Grove, GA Area
$32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Monday - Friday Schedule
Weekly Pay
Are you an experienced maintenance professional with a passion for automation, robotics, and advanced technology? We are seeking a Lead Automation Maintenance Technician to join a growing operation supporting state-of-the-art automated material handling and fulfillment systems. This is an opportunity to become a key technical leader responsible for maintaining highly automated equipment while helping drive operational excellence in a fast-paced distribution environment.
As the Lead Automation Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a subject matter expert for automation systems, providing hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement support to maximize equipment reliability and system uptime.
What You'll DoAutomation System Maintenance & Reliability
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated material handling systems, conveyors, robotic equipment, lifts, storage systems, and related automation technologies.
- Diagnose and repair complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts during equipment failures and system outages.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring downtime.
- Perform equipment calibrations, alignments, repairs, modifications, and component replacements.
- Maintain motors, drives, gearboxes, sensors, encoders, relays, safety circuits, and communication systems.
- Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, and system upgrades.
PLC, Controls & Robotics Support
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment utilizing ladder logic, HMI interfaces, I/O diagnostics, and industrial networks.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Troubleshoot robotic systems, automated guided vehicles, and automation controls.
- Assist with software updates, parameter changes, and automation optimization projects.
- Collaborate with engineering and controls teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
Operations & Production Support
- Monitor automation systems to ensure efficient product flow and operational performance.
- Support inbound, outbound, and storage operations by minimizing equipment downtime.
- Respond quickly to production-impacting issues and emergency maintenance situations.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and throughput.
Leadership & Team Development
- Serve as the lead technician and technical resource for automation maintenance.
- Mentor and support maintenance technicians and junior team members.
- Assist with work order prioritization and maintenance planning.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with operations, engineering, and management teams.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system.
- Complete work orders, inspection reports, equipment logs, and maintenance documentation.
- Track recurring equipment issues and recommend long-term solutions.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, OSHA regulations, and safety requirements.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated industrial systems.
- Experience supporting:
- Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
- Robotics and automated material handling systems
- Conveyor systems
- Distribution center, logistics, manufacturing, or fulfillment operations
- Advanced electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Strong PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, or similar platforms).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with motors, drives, VFDs, sensors, encoders, and industrial controls.
- Experience utilizing CMMS software.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
- Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, PLC, Robotics, OSHA 10/30, or NFPA 70E certifications.
- Experience leading maintenance teams or serving as a senior-level technician.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in industrial environments with automated machinery and moving equipment.
- Comfortable working at heights up to 45 feet utilizing proper fall protection.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and varying temperatures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
- Weekly Pay
- Stable Monday-Friday schedule
- Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics technologies
- Leadership role with growth potential
- Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
If you're a hands-on automation maintenance professional who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and keeping critical systems running at peak performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help drive the future of automated distribution and fulfillment operations.
Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
