Sr. Reliability & Automation Technician

Responsibilities: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, robotics, PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, and related mechanical/electrical systems. Lead the installation, commissioning, and startup of new automation equipment and system upgrades. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and support implementation from concept through production. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and asset history. Partner with IT and Digital Transformation teams on connected equipment, controls integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Support automation-related capital projects, retrofits, and technology upgrades. Monitor maintenance and reliability KPIs to drive continuous improvement. Provide backup supervision for manufacturing operations, including safety oversight, production support, and technician coaching.

Qualifications: 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience in an industrial mechanic, maintenance technician, controls technician, or automation technician role.2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience. Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Experience maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment. Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices. Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision 401(k) retirement plan with company matching (employees may contribute up to 15% of eligible compensation; the company matches 50% of employee contributions, up to 3% of eligible compensation).PTO- 2 weeks of vacation for employees with less than 5 years of service 3 weeks of vacation after 5 years of service 4 weeks of vacation after 10 years of service 5 paid personal/sick days annually, available for use as needed. Company-paid disability insurance. Annual bonus opportunity based on company performance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance