Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician (PLC & Robotics)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for a global manufacturing client in Hastings, Michigan or Caledonia, Michigan. The role focuses on reliability of automated manufacturing equipment, preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting production with rapid issue resolution.

You will work with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC systems; perform troubleshooting, read schematics, and participate in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyman Machine Repair certification or 3–5 years of machine repair experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-mechanical equipment, and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and automated systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing cells and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related issues.
• Use methodical troubleshooting to minimize downtime and communicate trends to teams.
• Repair electrical and mechanical components including motors, relays, and sensors.
• Replace faulty components and maintain spare parts inventory.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machine Repair certification

Tools

PLCs

Industrial control systems

Robotic automation

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for a global manufacturing client in Hastings, Michigan or Caledonia, Michigan. The role focuses on reliability of automated manufacturing equipment, preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting production with rapid issue resolution.

You will work with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC systems; perform troubleshooting, read schematics, and participate in continuous improvement.