Automation Tech: High-Speed Systems & PLCs

Advantage Technical

Arlington Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 38,572 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Health Savings Account
AD&D insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking an Automation Technician in Libertyville, IL to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed automated assembly and transfer systems. You will support PLCs, sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical equipment, performing preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement in equipment performance and supporting integrated production equipment in a direct hire, on-site setting.

Qualifications

  • Experience with automated assembly, transfer, or material handling systems.
  • Strong hands-on electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting skills.
  • Proven success supporting equipment in high-volume, high-speed production environments.
  • Experience with inline, cam-driven, or mechanically timed automation systems.
  • Exposure to Mikron G05 platforms or similar high-speed assembly equipment is highly preferred.
  • Injection molding, integrated molding/automation cells, ASRS, AMRs, and warehouse automation experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed automated assembly and transfer systems.
  • Support PLCs, sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and reduce downtime.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance.
  • Support automated manufacturing processes and integrated production equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical troubleshooting
PLC troubleshooting
Automation systems experience
High-speed production
Material handling systems
Inline/cam-driven automation
Mikron G05 exposure
Warehouse automation experience

Tools

Mikron G05 platform

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking an Automation Technician in Libertyville, IL to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed automated assembly and transfer systems. You will support PLCs, sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical equipment, performing preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement in equipment performance and supporting integrated production equipment in a direct hire, on-site setting.

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