Automation Technician II: Weld & Robotics Mentor

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401k Match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading Tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the auto industry, is seeking an Automation Technician to support welding cells, perform preventive maintenance, and mentor junior technicians. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLC familiarity, and safety-minded problem solving.

Located at our Cusseta, AL plant, the position follows a 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM schedule with one shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required).
• Excellent verbal communication skills (required).
• Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of PLC systems and Basic programming methods (required).
• Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred).
• Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician (preferred).
• Minimum 6 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician (preferred).
• Strong electrical background in industrial and automated systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Mentor Automation Technician level I members as well as Weld Technicians.
• Execute all duties and responsibilities of Automation technician I.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical/mechanical prints.
• Perform, train, and critique equipment preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical components and circuits using schematics/prints.

Skills

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Industrial truck license

Aerial platform license

Mechatronics certificate

Journeyman certificate

2-year technical degree

Associates degree in mechatronics/controls/maintenance

Electrical/electronics certification

Tools

PLC systems knowledge

Basic programming methods

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading Tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the auto industry, is seeking an Automation Technician to support welding cells, perform preventive maintenance, and mentor junior technicians. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLC familiarity, and safety-minded problem solving.

Located at our Cusseta, AL plant, the position follows a 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM schedule with one shift.