2nd Shift Automation Technician – Robotics & PLCs

US Farathane Corporation; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a 2ndShift Automation Technician at our Riverside, MO facility to troubleshoot, root cause, and correct plant issues across automation, robots, and maintenance. You will communicate findings and train others in repairs to ensure uptime and quality aligned with IATF 16949.

The role requires hands-on repair, PLC and robot work, and collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams. Off-shift, weekends, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in automation within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Experience in plastic injection molding is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), Robotics (Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, Viper).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication across all levels of organization.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment including robotics, EOAT, conveyors, and handling systems.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, sensors, and drives issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automated systems.
• Assist with PLC programming, modifications, and debugging (Allen Bradley, Siemens).
• Support robot programming and optimization for cycle time improvements.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scrap reduction, and uptime.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in RCA and corrective actions.
• Respond to downtime with urgency to minimize production loss.
• Support mold changes and automation setup for new/existing programs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Follow plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure equipment meets safety/guarding standards.
• Support IATF 16949 and internal quality systems.

Education

Associates degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Fanuc Robotics

HMI & sensors

Job description

US Farathane is seeking a 2ndShift Automation Technician at our Riverside, MO facility to troubleshoot, root cause, and correct plant issues across automation, robots, and maintenance. You will communicate findings and train others in repairs to ensure uptime and quality aligned with IATF 16949.

The role requires hands-on repair, PLC and robot work, and collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams. Off-shift, weekends, and overtime may be required.