MANUFACTURING / AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

PTI - MI

50900 Corporate Drive Macomb, MI 48044, USA If you understand the plastics industry and are mechanically inclined, and can work well with others, this position is for you! The main function of this job is to set up, review, adjust and troubleshoot automation and secondary equipment. This position establishes, documents, and improves processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and repeatable production. The technician plays a vital role in maintaining equipment performance, supporting product quality, and collaborating with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement. General Duties Authorize and implement changes to processes or equipment to improve efficiency, quality and safety. Halt any production run that creates an unsafe condition or produces out of specification parts. Ensure work instructions, process documentation and setup sheets are accurate, complete and accessible. Verify technical data, CAD files, and engineering drawings for manufacturability and adherence to specifications. Participate as required in product, tooling and secondary equipment design reviews to ensure manufacturability. Support manufacturing engineers and program managers, ensuring supplies are maintained and re-ordered. Skills and Experience Strong troubleshooting qualities with data-driven results. Hands-on technical skills with robotics, automation and secondary equipment. Experience working with low voltage direct current electrical components. Some PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) knowledge and/or experience, preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints and schematics. Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Ability to use CAD for fixture and process-related design work. Ability to operate machine tools as required for secondary equipment. Ability to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 3 years hands‑on experience with plastic injection molding. Benefits Include 401(k) plan Medical, dental and vision insurance 11 paid holidays Short-term and long-term disability Vacation time, personal time Company-paid life insurance $25,000 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr PTI Engineered Plastics Inc