Automation Technician - Night Shift

Clarios

Florence, KY

Estimated pay: Est. $42–$47/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**What You Will Do**

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We're hiring an **Automation Technician** for our **Florence, Kentucky Components Plant**, reporting to the site Maintenance/Automation leadership team. This is a hands-on, plant-based role that supports highly automated manufacturing operations and plays a critical part in maintaining equipment uptime, product quality, and production efficiency.

As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, programming, and improving automated manufacturing systems including PLC-controlled equipment, robots, AGVs, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment. This position works closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure production equipment operates safely and reliably.

**What Does Success Look Like**

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• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment downtime, minimizing production disruptions and restoring operations safely.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, AGVs, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and safety inspections to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support programming, setup, and job changeovers for automated manufacturing systems while maintaining production and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and implement automation improvements that increase efficiency and performance.
• Develop expertise in plant automation systems and serve as a technical resource by supporting and training other technicians as needed.

**Key Responsibilities**

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• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain FANUC robots and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and related automation systems.
• Support Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC-controlled equipment through troubleshooting and modifications.
• Perform setup, adjustments, and maintenance on Cognex and Keyence vision systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair automated assembly equipment and manufacturing automation systems.
• Maintain automated quality testing equipment and auto-labeling systems.
• Perform documented preventive maintenance activities and safety inspections.
• Complete monthly automation-related safety audits.
• Support validation, testing, and continuous improvement of automated assembly equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and production team members.

**What We Look For**

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Required

• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting automation, controls, or industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting background with experience diagnosing automation-related equipment issues.
• PLC troubleshooting experience required; experience supporting Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating night shift schedule, including overtime as needed.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• Experience modifying or programming PLCs.
• Experience with FANUC, KUKA, Nachi, or other industrial robotic systems.
• Experience supporting AGVs, automated assembly equipment, and manufacturing vision systems.
• Strong industrial maintenance background.
• Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
• OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, or Arc Flash certification.

**Florence, Kentucky - Components Plant**

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Our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant began operations in 1978 and manufactures PowerFrame® grids, battery containers, and battery covers. The facility produces approximately 173,000 battery cases daily and is a key part of Clarios' manufacturing network.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

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**What you get**

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• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

**Who we are**

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