Night Controls Technician — PLC, Robotics & Automation

Jobot; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + overtime

Health/dental/vision

401(k) + match

PTO and holidays

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Education/training

Discounts

Diverse workforce

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician for a 3rd shift in the Grand Rapids area. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and electrical systems to keep production running, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role offers a 12-hour rotating night schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities to work on diverse automated equipment across the plant. Join a culture that values quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical manufacturing role with PLCs and programming.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems using schematics.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and controls.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain automated test and assembly equipment.
• Program and maintain PLC and HMI control systems.
• Diagnose electrical/electronic issues involving programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and test equipment.
• Support and improve automation processes to improve OEE and uptime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lead improvement projects.
• Work with suppliers on repairs, upgrades, and new equipment installs.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Support Ethernet and DeviceNet networks; work with robotics and vision systems.

Skills

PLCs

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

Omron

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Ethernet/DeviceNet

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician for a 3rd shift in the Grand Rapids area. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and electrical systems to keep production running, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role offers a 12-hour rotating night schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities to work on diverse automated equipment across the plant. Join a culture that values quality and teamwork.