Automation Technician: PLCs, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Georg Fischer; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer in Shawnee, Oklahoma, is seeking an automation technician responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all automation equipment. This role reports to the Value Stream Manager and requires hands-on setup, tool changes, and recalibration for specific jobs.

Ideal candidates will understand PLCs and ladder logic, read blueprints, follow ISO quality and safety policies, and contribute to 5S standards daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading blueprints and setting up automation.
• Ability to interpret ISO 9001/ISO 14001 requirements.
• Must understand and follow safety policies.
• Able to lift 40 lbs and perform repetitive motion.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain automation equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Set up automation, change tooling and recalibrate.
• Program PLCs and ladder logic, diagnose problems.
• Ensure compliance with 5S standards.
• Work with team leads and supervision.
• Maintain safe working environment.
• Overtime as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fanuc systems

5S / Lean basics

Safety compliance

Tool selection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fanuc automation controllers

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Blueprint reading software

Job description

Georg Fischer in Shawnee, Oklahoma, is seeking an automation technician responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all automation equipment. This role reports to the Value Stream Manager and requires hands-on setup, tool changes, and recalibration for specific jobs.

Ideal candidates will understand PLCs and ladder logic, read blueprints, follow ISO quality and safety policies, and contribute to 5S standards daily.