Industrial Automation Tech — PLC & Robotics (2nd/3rd Shift)

Grede; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Grede is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician to support electrical/PLC systems, robotics, and control panels on the plant floor. This role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, programming, and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have PLC experience, robotics familiarity (ABB preferred), and strong teamwork to collaborate with engineering and operations for safe, efficient production. Shift options include 2nd and 3rd with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC design, troubleshooting, and programming across various manufacturers.
• Hands-on robotics experience, ABB systems preferred.
• Strong ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and installation of electrical systems with PLCs on machines and equipment.
• Diagnose and design electrical equipment for installation.
• Install and maintain plant electrical systems for power, lighting, and controls.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical or PLC programming issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

ABB robotics

Job description

Grede is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician to support electrical/PLC systems, robotics, and control panels on the plant floor. This role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, programming, and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have PLC experience, robotics familiarity (ABB preferred), and strong teamwork to collaborate with engineering and operations for safe, efficient production. Shift options include 2nd and 3rd with competitive pay.