The Automation Technician role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated systems in a plastics injection molding environment to maximize production uptime.
They support robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, conveyors, and auxiliary automation, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with standards like IATF 16949.
Responsibilities include diagnosing PLCs, sensors, drives, performing preventive maintenance, supporting robot programming, and conducting root cause analysis.
Qualifications include 2-5+ years of automation experience (preferably in automotive), knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), robotics, electrical systems, and strong troubleshooting skills.
The position requires physical activity like lifting up to 50 lbs and working in an industrial environment with noise and temperature variations.
It offers benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, and advancement opportunities.
The role is available on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, with responsibilities and work conditions varying slightly by shift, especially in terms of interaction with teams and autonomy.
Work involves overtime, weekends, and emergency troubleshooting, especially on the 2nd and 3rd shifts.