Automation & Controls Maintenance Specialist

Step into a day on our manufacturing floor You arrive at our Rochester, NY site and join a cross‑functional crew of Operations Technicians and Engineers. A line pauses; you dive in—reading electrical prints, tracing pneumatics, isolating a fault in a high‑speed assembly system. You resolve the issue, log the work, and brief the next shift so output stays on track. In between calls, you perform scheduled PMs, tweak a PLC parameter, and assist in an offline rebuild to boost reliability.

Meet us in person Onsite Job Fair:
December 13th, 9:00 am–12:00 pm at 1400 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Why this role matters As part of a leading global eye health organization, your work keeps complex production equipment running safely and efficiently—directly supporting the output that helps people see better worldwide.

• Partner with Operations Technicians and Engineers to reduce downtime and elevate line performance.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and document issues on fast-moving manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose PLC/HMI control logic when appropriate and capture findings in maintenance records.
• Execute and record preventive maintenance activities.
• Provide clear shift‑to‑shift handoffs and communicate equipment status to supervisors/management.
• Contribute to offline machine rebuilds and pre‑work to support upgrades and reliability.
• Work within Bausch Lomb’s 12‑hour rotational framework; comfort with this schedule is required.
• Travel occasionally to support equipment builds, integration, or training as needed (minimal).
• Support plant equipment systems under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

Shift options with built‑in overtime and regular days off

• Rotating Day/Night:
  Week 1:
  Mon/Tue 6 AM–6 PM, Fri/Sat/Sun 6 PM–6 AM;
  Week 2:
  Wed/Thu 6 AM–6 PM.
• Straight Nights: 6 PM–6 AM on a 2‑2‑3 rotation.

If nights align with your routine and you want to make an impact with a global vision care leader, we’d love to meet you.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Apprenticeship or associate degree in an electrical/mechanical discipline preferred; relevant hands‑on experience can substitute.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• At least 2 years as a technician performing equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and clear communication; experience with documentation in regulated environments (medical device or similar) is a plus.

Technical strengths that set you apart

• Comfort reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics (required).
• Proven troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Exposure to PLC troubleshooting; experience with robots and servos is desirable (SCARA, FANUC, Staubli, IAI).
• Background with injection molding equipment (electric and hydraulic) is a plus.
• Understanding of cGMP and working in cleanroom environments preferred.

You’re proficient in

• Equipment troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
• Electrical/electronic systems and reading schematics
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance
• Shop math, basic computer skills, and professional communication

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