Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by CHEP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $28.00/y – $40.00/y. Additional compensation types:
Annual Bonus.

Are you ready to be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well‑being? CHEP is looking for a motivated Automation Technician I – 2nd Shift to join our team in Wilmington, MA!

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance activities with a multi‑skilled approach, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols at all times.
• Support the site’s reliability initiatives by identifying failure modes, conducting root‑cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment performance.
• Assist in scheduling and executing maintenance tasks, ensuring proper documentation of work orders and tasks to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve maintenance processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and contributing to overall plant performance.
• Conduct risk assessments for all tasks using site‑specific or dynamic risk assessment procedures to ensure the safety of both equipment and personnel.
• Prioritize employee health and safety, product quality, and environmental protection in all maintenance activities, ensuring all efforts contribute to improved plant performance and reliability.

2nd shift: 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, Monday to Friday

• 3‑5 years of experience in industrial machine maintenance.
• Ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical system components such as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, and field sensors.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance on conveyance equipment.
• Ability to climb steps over conveyor system, work in tight spaces as well as at heights.
• Ability to use and navigate MS Office and internet applications.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations.
• Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Control panels and power cabinets.
• 3‑phase 480‑volt power systems.
• Rockwell Automation Compact Logic (RSLogix 5000).
• Ethernet/IP networks, Ethernet
  
  IP on machine devices and VFDs.
• NEC 70E Electrical Safety.

• Chain‑Drive Live Roller Conveyor and Belt Conveyor systems.
• Hydraulics pumps and circuits.
• Air compressors.
• Pneumatic circuits and valves.

• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K with company match (up to 4%).
• Free company‑paid vision, short‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Free company‑provided PPE and safety equipment.
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!

Hourly Pay Range: $28.00‑$40.00/hr + bonus.

Salary ranges are based on a wide variety of factors (skill set, experience, training, licensure, certifications, geographic differentials, and other business and organizational needs). Actual offers may be higher or lower. Questions about compensation—speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical and retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. Industries:
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage.