Automation Technician USA

Prince Metal Stampings; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Metal Stampings Plant 3 in Gadsden, AL seeks an Automation Technician to program and maintain robot and PLC equipment used in press and automation lines. This role supports maintenance teams, updates control software, and helps ensure machine reliability.

The ideal candidate has training in robotic/engineering tech or equivalent manufacturing experience with PLC/SLC programming, strong communication, and willingness to work as part of a team. Full-time position on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and maintaining robot/PLC process equipment.
• Capable of working with KUKA, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and SLC systems.
• Proficient in updating electrical schematics and maintenance records.
• Strong communication and teamwork, with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Program, maintain, and retain robot and automated PLC equipment.
• Assist maintenance/manufacturing in supervising and implementing maintenance program and records.
• Update and maintain electrical schematics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to be a team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Community college robotic/engineering technology graduate

Tools

KUKA

Allen-Bradley

SLC 100/150/500

PLC2/5-S

Robitron

Medar

Job description

Prince Metal Stampings Plant 3
Gadsden, AL 35904, USA

Description

Duties and Responsibilities of Automation Technician:

• The Automation Technician is responsible for the programming and maintenance of new and existing robot and automated PLC process equipment

Major Responsibilities of Automation Technician include:

• Programming, maintaining and retaining computer programs for all robots, press transfers, press feed controls, weld controls as applicable.
• Assisting maintenance/manufacturing in supervising and implementing maintenance program and records as directed.
• Update and maintain electrical schematics

Qualifications and Skills of Automation Technician:

• Experienced graduate of community college robotic/engineering technology, or five years related experience in manufacturing with training in PLC and SLC programming
• Must have good understanding of KUKA, Allen-Bradley, SLC 100, 150, 500 and PLC2 and 5-S and weld controls, Robitron or Medar
• Must be capable of working on their own without supervision
• Must have excellent communication skills and willingness to be a team player

Job Type: Full-time

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