Automation Maintenance Technician: Robotics & PLC Focus

Viking; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Caledonia, MI facility. You will collaborate with engineering and team leads to set priorities and resolve issues preventing machines from achieving peak performance.

The role emphasizes developing robust preventive maintenance programs and hands-on troubleshooting across cell equipment, robotics, conveyors, and programmable controllers. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma with 1–3 years of related experience or a journeyman

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years related experience; journeyman preferred.
• PLC knowledge and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Team Leaders to set priorities and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain PM programs; schedule and log PMs in CMMS.
• Perform preventive maintenance on cell equipment and install/repair robotics, conveyors, and controllers.
• Test and troubleshoot machinery; identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Order spare parts and support systems technicians; operate lift equipment as needed.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mechanical & electrical aptitude

Strong communication

Mathematics & statistics

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman or 3–5 years experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Viking is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Caledonia, MI facility. You will collaborate with engineering and team leads to set priorities and resolve issues preventing machines from achieving peak performance.

The role emphasizes developing robust preventive maintenance programs and hands-on troubleshooting across cell equipment, robotics, conveyors, and programmable controllers. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma with 1–3 years of related experience or a journeyman