Automation Technician - Plastics - Base Salary to 38.00/hour - Lodi, CA

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc.; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Insurance

PTO

Retirement

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. seeks an Automation Technician for an on-site role in Lodi, CA. The candidate will support repair, installation, maintenance, and refurbishment of injection molding automation equipment and robotics.

Experience with plastic injection molding is preferred and basic electrical/pneumatic troubleshooting is required. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, maintaining robots, reading schematics, and coordinating with shift leads.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automation and robotics experience in plastics.
• Experience with injection molding environments is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair packaging robots and automation.
• Perform routine maintenance on 3-axis robots and components.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits with a multimeter and schematics.
• Assist with installation, removal, and refurbishment of equipment.
• Provide reports on equipment performance to supervisor.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Pneumatic systems

Schematics reading

Multimeter use

3-axis robots

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automation equipment

Robotics equipment

Job description

Automation Technician - Plastics - Base Salary to 38.00/hour - Lodi, CA

• Our client, a plastics manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join their onsite team in Lodi, CA.
• The Automation Technician will support the repair, installation, removal, maintenance, and refurbishment of injection molding automation equipment, robotics, packaging equipment, fixtures, and machinery. This role requires hands‑on experience troubleshooting robots and automation equipment within a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and electrical issues involving packaging equipment, robots, robotic automation, and downstream automation equipment
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on 3-axis robots and related automation components, including motors, valves, cylinders, bearings, and vacuum systems
• Troubleshoot AC and DC electrical circuits using a multimeter and interpret electrical wiring schematics
• Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic systems, including Venturi vacuum systems, using pneumatic schematics
• Assist with the installation, removal, maintenance, and refurbishment of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, robotics, and machinery
• Work with on‑shift Managers, Supervisors, and Leads regarding equipment issues and repairs
• Provide detailed reports on equipment performance to the Automation Supervisor
• Perform assigned repairs to the building and grounds
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, order supplies, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior manufacturing experience with a focus on automation and robotics
• Prior plastic injection molding experience
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing robots within a plastic injection molding environment
• Working knowledge of basic 3-axis robotic functions and components, including motors, valves, cylinders, and bearings
• Experience performing routine robot maintenance and diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing machinery and downstream automation equipment
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC electrical circuits and using a multimeter
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and Venturi vacuum systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring and pneumatic schematics
• Experience safely using hand and power tools
• Ability to work 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Thursday through Monday or Friday through Tuesday

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 28.00 - 38.00/hour range
• Annual Bonus
• Benefits (Insurance, PTO, Retirement)

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