Automation & Robotics Technician — Boost Uptime & Innovation

Production Castings, Inc.; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual

Employee Referral Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Production Castings, Inc. seeks a skilled Robotics & Automation Technician to maintain and improve automated systems in a zinc and aluminum die casting facility. You will support industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, sensors, and data connectivity to boost uptime and performance.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, quick downtime response, and collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to push continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• Experience maintaining industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated equipment including robots, PLC-controlled systems, servo drives, sensors, and end-of-arm tooling.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotics, and control system failures and implement fixes.
• Assist with installation, wiring, setup, calibration, and commissioning of new automation equipment.
• Maintain PLC-controlled equipment and industrial networks, supporting machine connectivity and data collection.
• Document maintenance activities and ensure safety compliance per OSHA and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Tooling, Quality, and Production teams on improvements.

Skills

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation/Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

Industrial robots

PLC/SCADA systems

Servo drives & VFDs

Ethernet/IP networking

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Production Castings, Inc. seeks a skilled Robotics & Automation Technician to maintain and improve automated systems in a zinc and aluminum die casting facility. You will support industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, sensors, and data connectivity to boost uptime and performance.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, quick downtime response, and collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to push continuous improvement initiatives.