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Description

Help shape the future of sustainable manufacturing!

Automation Process Technician
2nd Shift Schedule
Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM

Overtime shift on Sunday 3PM-9PM (as needed)

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About Us

Are you inspired by innovation, continuous improvement, rapid vertical growth, and genuine, forward-thinking culture? Do you want to help families and communities connect to the great outdoors-all while doing something meaningful for future generations? Join our team at POLYWOOD, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture.

At POLYWOOD, we're reimagining outdoor living with furniture that's thoughtfully designed, built to last, and made using landfill- and ocean-bound plastics. From our flagship facility in Syracuse, Indiana, to our growing operation in Roxboro, North Carolina, our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives everything we do.

We're a team of makers, thinkers, and doers-working together in a high-energy, trust-filled environment where ideas are welcomed, hard work is rewarded, and opportunities to grow are real. If you're ready to do meaningful work that matters to future generations, let's talk.

Your Role:
As an Automation Process Technician, you'll play a key part in keeping our production lines efficient, precise, and forward-thinking. Your expertise in machine controls, robotics, and process optimization will help us deliver premium sustainable products at scale.

What You'll Do:
Develop, implement, and maintain automation systems to enhance production efficiency and consistency
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial machinery-including Fanuc robotics and control systems
Improve production performance using statistical process control and lean practices
Drive projects focused on equipment upgrades and process improvements
Provide hands-on support during line startups, including debugging and training
Maintain clear and thorough documentation for equipment, processes, and improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and elevate quality standards

What You Bring:
2+ years of hands-on experience with automation in a manufacturing setting
Proven ability to troubleshoot control systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and data-driven decision making
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with technical documentation
Bonus points for experience with:
- Vision systems (e.g., Fanuc iRVision, Cognex)
- PLC programming (Rockwell Automation, Fanuc)
- CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam)

Why You'll Love Working Here:
Innovative culture - We value creative solutions and continuous improvement
Sustainable mission - Contribute to something that makes a real environmental impact
Team-focused - Join a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment
Career growth - Grow your career vertically or horizontally with training and mentorship
Competitive compensation - Including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more

Ready to build what's next?
Apply today and be part of a team that's creating a better tomorrow-one chair at a time.

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Required Competencies

• Ability to independently troubleshoot production machinery and equipment, and continuously evaluate for improvement to safety, quality, and productivity
• Microsoft Office
• Solid knowledge of production processes and mechanical understanding
• Understanding of lean processes
• Have the ability to build and maintain relationships and work as a team player

Desirable Skills (not required)

• 2+ years in an Automation Technician role
• Vision system experience, (Fanuc iRVision, Cognex Vision)
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation, Fanuc, or Automation Direct)
• 3D CAD experience (Solidworks)
• 2D CAD experience (AutoCAD or Draftsight)
• CAD/CAM experience (Mastercam)