Automation Maintenance Technician - PLCs, Robotics, Growth

Accounting Search; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Accounting Search client seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability of automated manufacturing equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support production with rapid issue resolution.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and PLC/control system knowledge. Robotic automation experience is a plus with growth opportunities in a stable, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent with maintenance experience.
• 3+ years industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Journeyman certification preferred or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Robotic automation experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, quality, and reliability of automated production systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related issues.
• Use methodical troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Report downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting and recovery procedures.
• Repair motors, relays, switches, sensors, drives, and PLCs.
• Read schematics and manuals to assist fault diagnosis.
• Coordinate with Tool Room to manufacture replacement components.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and work orders.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

PLCs

Robotic automation

Root cause analysis

Blueprints & schematics

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machine Repair certification

Tools

PLC hardware

Job description

Accounting Search client seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability of automated manufacturing equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support production with rapid issue resolution.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and PLC/control system knowledge. Robotic automation experience is a plus with growth opportunities in a stable, safety-focused environment.