Automation Technician: PLC & Robotics Specialist
Manpower, Inc.
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Job summary
Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician for a manufacturing environment focused on automated production. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLC/HMI, robotics, sensors, and drives to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, optimization of machine performance, and collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Qualifications
- Automation experience with hands-on troubleshooting of production equipment.
- Experience with CNC machines, lasers, or robotic arms integration.
- Ability to modify robot paths and resolve programming issues.
- CAD experience to support documentation and equipment work.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, robotic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications to support production requirements and improve machine performance.
- Support robotic systems through troubleshooting, teaching, adjustment, and optimization to reduce downtime and improve output.
- Diagnose machine faults using electrical schematics, ladder logic, technical manuals, and diagnostic software.
- Install, configure, and maintain sensors, encoders, VFDs, servo drives, and other control devices, including machine startups, commissioning, changeovers, and validations.
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Job description
Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician for a manufacturing environment focused on automated production. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLC/HMI, robotics, sensors, and drives to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, optimization of machine performance, and collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
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