Automation Setup Technician - Robotics & PLCs

Minth North America; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Minth North America in Lewisburg, TN seeks a Set-Up Technician for high-volume automotive manufacturing. You will set up equipment, perform changeovers, and troubleshoot PLCs, robots, and vision systems to ensure safe, reliable operation and timely delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, FANUC & Yaskawa robotics, sonic welding, vision inspection, and low-voltage circuits. Strong teamwork across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• 2–3 years in equipment setup, maintenance, or automation support.
• Hands-on with Siemens PLCs and Allen-Bradley PLCs including RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000.
• Experience with sonic welding, vision systems, FANUC and Yaskawa robots.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams; troubleshoot low-voltage circuits.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment and changeovers per specs.
• Troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems and related controls.
• Use RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000 to monitor and diagnose PLC-controlled equipment.
• Set up and troubleshoot FANUC and Yaskawa robotic systems.
• Set up and adjust machine vision systems and perform inspections.
• Read electrical/pneumatic diagrams and perform repairs within safety rules.
• Perform preventive maintenance and contribute to OEE improvements.
• Adhere to IATF 16949, 5S, and safety requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000)

FANUC robots

Yaskawa robots

Sonic welding equipment

Machine vision systems

Low-voltage electrical systems

Job description

Minth North America in Lewisburg, TN seeks a Set-Up Technician for high-volume automotive manufacturing. You will set up equipment, perform changeovers, and troubleshoot PLCs, robots, and vision systems to ensure safe, reliable operation and timely delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, FANUC & Yaskawa robotics, sonic welding, vision inspection, and low-voltage circuits. Strong teamwork across departments is essential.