Industrial Automation Technician – PLC & Robotics

True North Consultants, Inc.; 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

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our client’s team in Hastings or Caledonia, Michigan. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support production with rapid response to equipment issues in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, PLC experience, and familiarity with robotics. This positions offers competitive pay, shift allowances, and long-term career growth in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and automated systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment and cells.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related issues.
• Use methodical troubleshooting to minimize downtime and document root causes.
• Communicate downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting, adjustments, and recovery procedures.
• Diagnose and repair motors, relays, switches, sensors, drives, and PLCs.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and manuals to support repairs.
• Replace worn components and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Support other maintenance staff and production during breakdowns.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, process improvements, and new installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workplace.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Robotic automation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machine Repair certification

Tools

PLCs

Robotic systems

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our client’s team in Hastings or Caledonia, Michigan. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support production with rapid response to equipment issues in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, PLC experience, and familiarity with robotics. This positions offers competitive pay, shift allowances, and long-term career growth in a