Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Technician

Direct Hire | $24.00–$30.00/hour + PTO & Full Benefits

Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift

Location: Williamsburg, MI

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

We're seeking a hands-on Automation Technician to help maximize the reliability, uptime, and performance of advanced automated manufacturing equipment. In this role, you'll troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation systems while supporting new equipment installations and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you enjoy solving complex electrical and mechanical problems, working with robotics and PLCs, and making a direct impact on manufacturing operations, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Automation & Controls

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Program, configure, and teach industrial robots
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications
• Configure and optimize machine vision systems and industrial sensors
• Troubleshoot industrial control networks and communication protocols
• Configure and maintain machine safety systems, including:
• Light curtains
• Safety relays
• Door interlocks
• Request-to-enter systems

Equipment Installation & Startup

• Support the launch and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment
• Install and integrate sensors, actuators, fittings, connectors, brackets, and custom machine components
• Select and specify industrial control hardware, including:
• PLC processors
• I/O modules
• Network cards
• Operator interfaces (HMIs)
• Size and specify pneumatic components and controls
• Configure and tune servo systems
• Size motors, motor starters, VFDs, conductors, and circuit protection devices

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Respond to equipment downtime and restore production as quickly as possible
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Communicate repairs, issues, and recommendations across shifts to ensure seamless operations

Continuous Improvement

• Assist with machinery and fixture improvements
• Recommend automation and control system enhancements to improve reliability and efficiency
• Support component selection for new automation projects
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree or technical certification in one of the following:
• Automation Technology
• Mechatronics
• Electronics
• Industrial Controls
• Equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered

Technical Experience

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Industrial robot programming and teaching
• HMI configuration and troubleshooting
• Machine vision systems and industrial sensors
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Reading and interpreting electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Industrial networking and communication protocols
• Servo systems, VFDs, and industrial controls

Professional Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a production environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
• Automotive or plastics manufacturing experience
• Industrial robotics integration experience
• Machine vision experience
• Industrial controls or electrical design experience
• Experience supporting new equipment launches and automation projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships across engineering, maintenance, and production teams
• Ability to understand and communicate machine logic and automation sequences
• Proficient with industrial software and computer systems
• Ability to perform calculations involving speed, position, pressure, flow, voltage, current, temperature, and timing
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment

This is a hands-on position supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. You'll work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to maintain equipment reliability, support new equipment installations, and improve manufacturing processes.

What We Offer

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Competitive Pay: $24.00–$30.00/hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), including Disability/Veterans.

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You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Vision System
• Servo Motors