Automation Technician

Precision Associates Inc

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Accident & Critical Illness insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance (Basic)

Voluntary life insurance

LTD/STD insurance

Flexible benefits plan

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Employee savings account

Holiday pay

Employee loan

Biannual profit sharing program

Job summary

Precision Associates Inc is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment and control systems across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and other automation systems, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

You will set up and program robots for injection molding, troubleshoot PLCs and vision systems, read schematics, and install end-of-arm tooling and

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years PLC programming experience.
Minimum 2 years industrial robot programming experience.
Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Set up and program sprue-picking robots on injection molding machines.
Set up and adjust programs on 6-axis robots (Fanuc).
Troubleshoot and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and vision systems (brands include Allen-Bradley, Maple Systems, Fanuc, Arburg, Cognex, and Delta).
Read and follow schematics to assemble end-of-arm tooling for robots.
Assemble and install custom equipment on the production floor using electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems, including relay logic, ladder diagrams, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, and solenoids.
Use Microsoft Office for project documentation and reporting.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Schematic reading

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc robotics

Maple Systems

Cognex vision

Arburg

Delta

Job description

General Description

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated equipment and control systems used in our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and other industrial automation systems, along with strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and program/adjust sprue‑picking robots on injection molding machines
Set up and adjust programs on 6‑axis robots (Fanuc)
Troubleshoot and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and vision systems (brands include Allen‑Bradley, Maple Systems, Fanuc, Arburg, Cognex, and Delta)
Read and follow schematics to assemble end‑of‑arm tooling for robots
Assemble and install custom equipment on the production floor using electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems, including relay logic, ladder diagrams, photo‑eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, and solenoids

Use Microsoft Office for project documentation and reporting

Prerequisite Qualifications