Automation Technician

General Description:

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated equipment and control systems used in our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and other industrial automation systems, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and program/adjust sprue-picking robots on injection molding machines
• Set up and adjust programs on 6-axis robots (Fanuc)
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and vision systems (brands include Allen-Bradley, Maple Systems, Fanuc, Arburg, Cognex, and Delta)
• Read and follow schematics to assemble end-of-arm tooling for robots
• Assemble and install custom equipment on the production floor using electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems, including relay logic, ladder diagrams, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, and solenoids

Use Microsoft Office for project documentation and reporting

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of PLC programming experience
• Minimum 2 years of industrial robot programming experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred qualifications (or equivalent demonstrated skills):

• Associate degree (2-year) in Automation, Mechatronics, Fluid Power, or a related field
• Experience working with injection molding machinery

Benefits offered to all full-time employees 1st of the month following 60 days of employment;

Medical insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching plan

Basic Life insurance

Voluntary Life insurance

LTD/STD insurance

Flexible benefits plan

Vision insurance

Generous PTO plan

Employee savings account (interest paying)

Holiday pay (8) - starts upon hire

Benefits offered after one year of full-time employment;

Employee loan

Biannual profit sharing program