Automation Technician: Robotics & PLC Systems Expert
USF
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Job summary
US Farathane in Riverside, MO, seeks a 1st Shift Automation Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and continuously improve automated systems in a plastics injection molding environment. You will maintain robotic systems, PLC controlled equipment, and auxiliary automation to meet safety, quality, and production standards aligned with IATF 16949.
Responsibilities include diagnosing PLCs and HMIs, performing preventive maintenance, supporting PLC programming, and collaborating with cross-functional
Qualifications
- Associates degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
- 2-5+ years of experience in automation within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
- Experience in plastic injection molding is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), Robotics (Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, Viper), Electrical systems (24V, 120V, 480V), Sensors, vision systems, and servo drives
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment including robotics (Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, Viper) and EOAT
- Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on automated systems
- Assist with PLC programming, modifications, and debugging (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
- Support robot programming and cycle-time improvements
- Read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and blueprints
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scrap reduction, and uptime
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation
- Respond to downtime events with urgency to minimize production loss
- Support mold changes and automation setup for new or existing programs
- Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams
- Follow plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements
- Ensure equipment meets safety and guarding standards
- Support compliance with IATF 16949 and internal quality systems
- All other duties as assigned
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Job description
US Farathane in Riverside, MO, seeks a 1st Shift Automation Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and continuously improve automated systems in a plastics injection molding environment. You will maintain robotic systems, PLC controlled equipment, and auxiliary automation to meet safety, quality, and production standards aligned with IATF 16949.
Responsibilities include diagnosing PLCs and HMIs, performing preventive maintenance, supporting PLC programming, and collaborating with cross-functional
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