Automation Technician

Precision Associates, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Descripción de la vacante

Precision Associates Inc in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment and control systems within our manufacturing operations. You will work hands-on with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and vision systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will read schematics, program end-of-arm tooling, and install control systems, while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Robot programming

Schematic reading

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Associate degree in Automation/Mechatronics

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc robotics

Maple Systems HMIs

Cognex vision systems

Arburg machinery

Delta sensors

Descripción del empleo

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:

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

Preferred qualifications (or equivalent demonstrated skills):

• Associate degree (2-year) in Automation, Mechatronics, Fluid Power, or a related field
• Experience working with injection molding machinery

Benefits offered to all full-time employees 1st of the month following 60 days of employment;

• Medical insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Basic Life insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance
• LTD/STD insurance
• Flexible benefits plan
• Vision insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Holiday pay (8) – starts upon hire

Benefits offered after one year of full-time employment;

• Employee loan
• Biannual profit sharing program