Automation Technician - Robotics & PLC (ESOP Included)

Amsted Automotive Group; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee stock ownership plan

Annual bonus opportunity

401k with company match

Health savings account

Job summary

Amsted Automotive is seeking an Automation Technician in Michigan to support setup, troubleshooting, and operation of robotic systems across our manufacturing facility. You’ll work alongside Maintenance Technicians to keep automation running and drive improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience with Nachi and FANUC robots, PLCs, and automation tech, while following prints and specs to ensure production quality. Team collaboration and safety are core values here.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with robotics and automation.
• Ability to read prints and process specifications.
• Willingness to learn more about robotics and automation technologies.
• Strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist setup, operation, and troubleshooting of robotic equipment.
• Monitor production equipment for faults and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Support preventive maintenance and process improvements for automation.
• Follow prints and process specs to complete equipment setups.
• Document activities and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Overtime flexibility

Troubleshooting mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nachi robots

FANUC robots

Allen-Bradley PLC

Rockwell Logix

Keyence inspection software

Job description

Amsted Automotive is seeking an Automation Technician in Michigan to support setup, troubleshooting, and operation of robotic systems across our manufacturing facility. You’ll work alongside Maintenance Technicians to keep automation running and drive improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience with Nachi and FANUC robots, PLCs, and automation tech, while following prints and specs to ensure production quality. Team collaboration and safety are core values here.