Automation/Maintenance Technician

Technician

Join our team as a Technician, working the night shift from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM on a rotating schedule. You will troubleshoot assembly equipment within the automation department, using tools such as multimeters to identify and resolve circuit and sensor faults. You will work with 3-phase/480 V equipment and VFDs, and will be responsible for replacing, transferring data, and editing settings within VFDs. You will also work with I/O sensors, troubleshoot, and replace faulty sensors. The role involves using computers to track work orders and preventative maintenance, as well as pneumatic systems for troubleshooting and repairing air lines. Mechanical troubleshooting is required, including disassembling and reassembling machine motors, using root cause analysis for problem-solving, and working with motor drives. Communication via radio with production and operations teams is crucial for proactive machine fixes. This position is based in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair assembly equipment within the automation department.
• Use multimeters to troubleshoot circuits and sensors to find faults.
• Handle 3-phase/480 V equipment and work with VFDs.
• Replace and transfer data/edit settings within VFDs.
• Identify and replace faulty I/O sensors.
• Track work orders and preventative maintenance using computers.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic air systems.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, including disassembling and reassembling motors.
• Use root cause analysis for problem-solving.
• Communicate with production and operations teams via radio for proactive machine fixes.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Experience with voltmeters and assembly equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with robotic systems such as ABB or Fanuc using a teach pendant

Why Work Here?

Our company offers extensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance. Employees are eligible for a matching 401(k) plan, along with sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay. We are committed to giving back to our communities and have a variety of Employee Resource Groups to support our team members. With over 100 years in the medical device manufacturing industry, our mission is to improve lives through quality and safety.

Work Environment

The role is based on a night shift schedule from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM, rotating between three and four days each week, with four days off every other week. Initial orientation and training occur during the first shift, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, before transitioning to the designated night shift schedule. Technicians will work in a clean room environment, with 6 technicians per shift, and will rotate rooms every 6 months to ensure flexibility and exposure to various machines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Walker, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $66560.00/yr.

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.

Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan.

West offers sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.

Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to West.

West has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Walker, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.