Manufacturing Maintenance - Automation Technician

FUJIHATSU and Toyotsu Battery Components North Carolina

Liberty, NC

Pay: $30-$35/hr

Shift: Full time

Position Overview

FUJIHATSU

& TOYOTSU Battery Components North Carolina, LLC. (FTBC) is looking for an Automation Technician to help maintain and optimize the automated systems used throughout our manufacturing operations.

This position is responsible for keeping production machinery and equipment in reliable operating condition through routine maintenance, equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and technical support. The technician will work with a variety of industrial technologies, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotic systems, stamping presses, and automated material-handling equipment.

Successful candidates will bring hands-on manufacturing experience, strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities, and an interest in improving equipment performance and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled equipment inspections and maintenance to identify potential problems before they cause production interruptions.
• Investigate equipment malfunctions involving electrical circuits, mechanical assemblies, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic components.
• Troubleshoot automated production lines and PLC-based machinery, including controller diagnostics, input/output signals, and minor program adjustments.
• Assist with the operation, servicing, and troubleshooting of industrial robots, including system calibration and teach pendant functions.
• Use technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings to identify faults and complete repairs.
• Support production changeovers by assisting with press setup, die installation, and equipment adjustments.
• Inspect and service stamping press systems, including feed mechanisms, lubrication components, clutches, brakes, and safety devices.
• Participate in machinery installations, equipment startup activities, testing, and operational verification.
• Enter maintenance records, repair details, and material usage into the designated maintenance tracking system.
• Partner with Production and Engineering personnel to investigate recurring equipment issues and implement reliability improvements.
• Assist with equipment modifications, process enhancements, and manufacturing technology upgrades.
• Perform basic machining, welding, or component fabrication to support equipment repairs when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Keep maintenance areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly maintained.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably within an automated manufacturing facility.
• Previous hands-on experience servicing and repairing industrial stamping presses.
• Practical understanding of PLC-controlled manufacturing systems, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms.
• Exposure to industrial robotics, such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or comparable systems.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 480-volt, three-phase equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Proficiency in reading electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical blueprints, and hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo motors, motor controls, HMIs, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to record work activities.
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and product quality.
• Availability to work additional hours, weekends, or alternate shifts when operational requirements dictate.
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Associate degree, diploma, or technical training in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Experience making PLC logic changes or performing more advanced controller programming.
• Knowledge of machine vision technology, optical sensors, and automated inspection systems.
• Understanding of industrial networking protocols, including EtherNet/IP and Profinet.
• Background in welding, metalworking, machining, or custom part fabrication.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance, equipment condition monitoring, and reliability improvement programs.
• Experience with sophisticated press controls, automated feeding systems, and integrated production equipment.

Why Work at FTBC?

At FUJIHATSU & TOYOTSU Battery Components North Carolina, LLC. (FTBC), you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a growing manufacturing operation that utilizes advanced production technology. We believe in maintaining a workplace built on teamwork, safety, r