Industrial Robotics & Automation Maintenance Technician

Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Van Wert (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekni-Plex, Inc. in Van Wert, Ohio, is seeking an Advanced Industrial Maintenance Technician to run, troubleshoot, and repair automated industrial robot and electromechanical equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics to minimize downtime, blending mechanical, electrical, and software skills. The role requires safety compliance, tooling installation, and routine servicing for first-of-kind robotic manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors and motors.
• Mechanical troubleshooting of pumps, motors, and tooling assemblies.
• Stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, work in an industrial environment.
• HS diploma or equivalent; certification/degree in robotics/automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety: verify gates, light curtains, E-stops and follow LOTO procedures.
• Tooling installation & maintenance: install molds, repair threads, polish edges, install screens.
• Preventative & corrective maintenance: help define routine servicing for robotic equipment.
• Troubleshooting & diagnostic: diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical failures up to 480V with meters/schematics.
• Documentation: maintain maintenance logs and spare parts inventory in ERP system.
• Programming & calibration: adjust robot movements and PLC logic for Fanuc and Schneider systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education & experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate degree in robotics/automation

2–5 years hands-on industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Fanuc robots

Schneider PLC

Multimeters

Job description

Tekni-Plex, Inc. in Van Wert, Ohio, is seeking an Advanced Industrial Maintenance Technician to run, troubleshoot, and repair automated industrial robot and electromechanical equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics to minimize downtime, blending mechanical, electrical, and software skills. The role requires safety compliance, tooling installation, and routine servicing for first-of-kind robotic manufacturing equipment.