Automation Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. 
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. 
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Facility Automation Technician is to perform complex maintenance, service and repair to production operations equipment and machinery. Perform duties primarily at the Uxbridge, MA location; possibility of 10% travel supporting Fall River, MA location. More specifically, this position is directly responsible for the sites Cultivation, Processing, Laboratory, Kitchen and Packaging departments. Secondarily this position will support building automation systems when required. The Facility Automation Technician will report directly into the Sr Manager, Facility Maintenance. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Performs monthly preventive maintenance and inspections on all major production equipment within one or more facilities. 
• Independently applies skills, experience and general knowledge to a wide range of complex tasks to troubleshoot, adjust, install, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble and maintain equipment or facilities. 
• Works with outside contractors when necessary. 
• Performs all electromechanical maintenance / troubleshooting / validation functions 
• Performs all machine coding maintenance / troubleshooting / validation functions 
• May assist other departments and engineers with facility and mechanical tasks. 
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. 
• Investigates, develops, and implements new process technologies of moderate to major scope. 
• Devises new solution to problems encountered. 
• Work independently to perform and complete assigned work orders in a timely manner. 
• Providing guidance and training to facility staff on how to use and manage automated systems.  
• Maintaining detailed records of installations, repairs, and maintenance activities for future reference and compliance with regulations.  
• May act as lead and provide guidance to other facility technicians. 
• May identify electrical issues in systems or equipment as they occur. 
• May perform unsupervised “walk through” of facility to monitor, check and report on conditions. 
• Performs other functions as required.  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing engineering, engineering technology, or related field; Bachelor's degree, a plus 
• Minimum 3 years maintenance experience in a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environment. 
• Must be self-motivated and able to lead others.  
• Able to work in a team environment and work with other departments within the company. 
• Knowledge of automation, semi-automation systems (PLC, low voltage, pneumatic, hydraulic systems). 
• Must have strong trouble shooting skills; effective solutions-based attitude and team-focus style 
• Must possess excellent mechanical and basic electrical knowledge, aptitude, and principles.  
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and how they integrate into building automation. 
• Experience in a warehouse setting, production line environment, GMP/SQF/OSHA/ISO; cannabis industry experience, a plus 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide clear direction, to manage and track progress, and communicate outcomes 
• Strong ability to multitask and work through constant interruption in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledge of basic computer and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Knowledge of CMMS and building automation systems is preferred 

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.