Automation-Focused Maintenance Technician (PLC & Robotics)

Job Juncture; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Maintenance Technician in Dearborn, MI to repair, install, and dismantle machinery according to plans and diagrams. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems, and program PLCs and robot controls (FANUC and ABB).

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, welding skills (Arc, MIG, TIG), and hands-on experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and HMIs. Strong English communication and mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Completion of millwright courses.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Welding skills (Arc, MIG, TIG).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment including FANUC and ABB robots.
• Experience with Allen Bradley & Siemens PLCs & HMIs.
• Mechanical aptitude and skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Repair automated machinery and equipment.
• Support and complete predictive and preventative maintenance tasks and maintain documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical machine problems.
• Understand machine setup and operation.
• Spare parts selection and procurement.
• Maintain building equipment (HVAC/plumbing) possibly via contractors.
• Provide building maintenance as required.
• Basic machining and fabrication.
• Work to blueprints and sketches.
• Program and modify PLC programs (Allen Bradley & Siemens).
• Create/modify FANUC and ABB robot programs.
• Troubleshoot using schematics and PLC logic.
• Supervise outside contractors and ensure safety standards.
• Maintain basic building equipment and repairs such as lighting.
• Collaborate with engineering on spare parts and training during installation.
• Involvement in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to plant safety standards.
• Support production with machine setup and operation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robot programming

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Millwright training

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI

Job description

Job Juncture seeks a Maintenance Technician in Dearborn, MI to repair, install, and dismantle machinery according to plans and diagrams. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems, and program PLCs and robot controls (FANUC and ABB).

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, welding skills (Arc, MIG, TIG), and hands-on experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and HMIs. Strong English communication and mechanical aptitude are essential.