Manufacturing Equipment & Automation Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Automation, Blueprints, Brake Press, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Computer Skills, Conveyor Systems, Crane, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Extrusion, Facilities Management, Fanuc Robotics, Forklift, HVAC, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High Voltage (HV), Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Komatsu Equipment, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Mori Seiki, Network Routers, OSHA, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Pumps, Punch Press, Robotics, Schematics, Servomechanism, Startup, Touchscreens, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Vertical Machining, Welding
LOCATION
Rochester Hills, MI
POSTED
11 days ago

Manufacturing Equipment & Automation Technician

We’re hiring now for a hands-on technician who ensures machines, facilities, and automation run safely and efficiently. If you excel at mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial setting—and have a knack for practical problem-solving—this role is built for you.

Role summary

  • Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to sustain safe operating conditions.
  • Respond to and resolve unplanned equipment failures with root-cause-driven repairs.
  • Support installation, startup, and integration of new production assets.
  • Optimize equipment performance and shop flow to reduce scrap and boost productivity.
  • Execute tool setups, mold changes, and production sampling to assist operations.
  • Perform other related tasks as required.

Required experience and capabilities

  • Minimum 3 years as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
  • Mechanical strength: interpret blueprints/schematics and repair complex mechanisms.
  • Licensed/trained to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, or similar mobile equipment.
  • Baseline electrical: troubleshooting, installation, and repair. PLC/robot troubleshooting or programming is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Repair/installation background with motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, and chillers.
  • Computer proficiency; confident with HMIs/touchscreen machine interfaces.
  • Physical ability to routinely lift 50 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs with assistance.
  • Personal tool set required.
  • Capable of rapid response to emergencies or breakdowns that demand immediate, physical intervention.
  • Thrives independently and collaborates well in a fast-paced team environment.

Technical mastery checklist

  • Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Commercial Electrical Expertise
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repair
  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
  • Relay Testing
  • HVAC Maintenance
  • HVAC Troubleshooting
  • High Voltage Systems
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Tape Measure Reading
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems & Components
  • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Electrical Schematic Reading
  • Equipment Installation & Wiring
  • Equipment Repair & Maintenance
  • Equipment Installation
  • Machine Safety Inspections

Systems and equipment exposure

  • CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Makino, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • CNC Automation Solutions (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Siemens, Okuma, Makino, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • Injection Molding Machine
  • Dock Stocker (Stand-Up Reach or Counterbalance Forklift)
  • Hydroblaster
  • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji)
  • CNC Router
  • Punch Press (Trumpf, Amada, Murata)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • CNC Grinder
  • Press Brake (Trumpf, Amada, Cincinnati, Murata)
  • Stamping Press (Minster, Federal, Komatsu)
  • Extrusion Machine
  • Robotic Welder
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Sigmatek)
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Servo Motors
  • Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, Panasonic, Universal Robotics)

If you have solid industrial maintenance mechanic experience and want to keep high-value assets performing at their best, apply today.

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Express Employment Professionals - Rochester Hills