Industrial Automation Technician - 1st Shift

Industrial Automation Technician

Position Type:
Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

Reports to:

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Location:

Jacksonville, FL Manufacturing Facilities

Stellar Energy provides bespoke state‑of‑the‑art solutions customers build in for optimized performance now, bridging a critical gap in the energy transition towards a better future. In business for over 25 years, we have added efficiency and capacity to customer infrastructure in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Lower emissions for greater sustainability.

Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with a 100% performance test passage rate.

We are seeking a dedicated and self‑motivated professional CNC Automation Maintenance Technician - with expertise in operating, troubleshooting, and repairing Voortman and Pema metalworking machinery. The ideal candidate is skilled in conducting routine maintenance and repairs as well as troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure optimal equipment performance and long‑term reliability. Guided by the principle of Improvement through Excellence, our maintenance team and CNC Automation Operators cooperate as a team to guarantee the utmost dependability and operability of automation systems.

• Responsible for delivering performance and operational uptime of our automated systems including but not limited to automated metal fabrication equipment, automated painting equipment and other technologies as assigned.
• Support the development of maintenance plans for key automated manufacturing/fabrication equipment.
• Provide triage support during outages of our automated systems.
• Participates in workshops, Kaizen events and other related activities as needed.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing/fabrication equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Configure, calibrate, and optimize robotic welding cells and automation components.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repair histories (Upkeep software).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies during all maintenance and repair activities.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and junior technicians as needed.
• Partner internal and external teams to support manufacturing related initiatives.
• Identify barriers to success and solicit help from leadership as and when needed.
• Robot calibration and servicing: maintaining accuracy in automated weld paths.
• Sensor and camera systems: understanding seam tracking and adaptive welding technologies.
• Welding power source maintenance: checking leads, gas flow, and consumables.
• Exposure to PLC and other industrial controls/automation technologies such as RSLogix
  5000, CAN‑BUS systems, etc.
• Preventive maintenance routines: lubrication, filter changes, and wear part inspections.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics: identifying and resolving mechanical or software issues.
• Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems: basic understanding of wiring, sensors, and fluid systems.
• Safety compliance: adhering to lockout/tagout procedures and machine safety protocols.
• Team collaboration: work closely with the production team to support smooth operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Most work is performed in a production fabrication shop environment with exposure to loud machinery, welding equipment, grinders, and cutting tools. Presence of metal dust, fumes, and sharp materials; proper ventilation and PPE (personal protective equipment) are mandatory. Standing, bending, lifting, and moving heavy materials for extended periods. Temperature fluctuations depend on season and equipment usage; some areas may be hot due to operational needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…