Automation Technician for Molding or Assembly machines

Centillion Infotech LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Centillion Infotech LLC in Buffalo Grove, IL is hiring an Automation Technician for molding or assembly machines. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and program automated systems to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision systems, and EOAT design, plus reading electrical/mechanical schematics. Shift is 6 pm–6 am on-site, with onsite interviews for candidates. 25 openings.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation.
• 2–5 years of experience in Injection Molding or Assembly Automation.
• Hands‑on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting (Fanuc, Sepro, Yushin, Wittmann, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, conveyors, and vision systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of EOAT (End‑of‑Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance of automation equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot and maintain molding/assembly automation systems, robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Program and optimize robots for part handling, packaging, and cycle time improvements.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Support mold trials, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain robot programs, equipment documentation, and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Conoscenze

Mechatronics

Robotics programming

PLC/HMI

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

EOAT design

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Problem solving

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree/Technical certification in Mechatronics/Robotics/Industrial Automation

Descrizione del lavoro

Title: Automation Technician for Molding or Assembly machines

Location: Buffalo Grove -IL

Duration: Long term

Visa: Only GC or USC

Shift: 6 pm to 6 am shift for Buffalo Grove site

Customer interview mode: Onsite interview required between 6 PM-9 PM

25 openings

Job Summary

We are seeking a Molding / Assembly Automation Technician with experience in automation, robotics, and injection molding or assembly equipment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, programming, and optimizing automated manufacturing systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime and production efficiency.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED (Technical certification or Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in Injection Molding or Assembly Automation.
• Hands‑on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting (Fanuc, Sepro, Yushin, Wittmann, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, conveyors, and vision systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of EOAT (End‑of‑Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance of automation equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain molding/assembly automation systems, robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Program and optimize robots for part handling, packaging, and cycle time improvements.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Support mold trials, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain robot programs, equipment documentation, and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.