Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician

Connectly Recruiting; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a global manufacturing leader in Hastings/Caledonia, Michigan. This role focuses on keeping automated production equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Robotics experience and PLC knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.
• Ideally 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-mechanical equipment, and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Journeyman certification or 3–5 years of machine repair experience preferred.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to prevent repeats.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing equipment and automated production systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing cells and production equipment.
• Support production by troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related equipment issues.
• Use a structured and methodical troubleshooting approach to minimize equipment downtime.
• Communicate recurring equipment issues and downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting, adjustments, and recovery procedures.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical components including motors, relays, switches, sensors, drives, and PLCs.
• Interpret equipment drawings, schematics, electrical diagrams, and manuals to assist fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Replace faulty components including motors, relays, switches, bearings, sensors, and other automation equipment.
• Maintain maintenance crib inventory and work with maintenance stores for parts availability.
• Support Systems Technicians and production teams during breakdowns and improvements.
• Coordinate with Tool Room to manufacture replacement components and implement improvements.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, process improvements, and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and complete work orders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Robotic automation experience

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Industrial robots

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a global manufacturing leader in Hastings/Caledonia, Michigan. This role focuses on keeping automated production equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Robotics experience and PLC knowledge are highly valued.