Night Shift Controls Technician II PLC & Robotics

Cessna Aircraft Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex is seeking a Maintenance Technician II (Controls) to inspect, test, troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will work primarily on PLC‑controlled systems, robotics, pneumatics and hydraulics, while following strict LOTO and PPE safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least 3 years of maintenance experience or an equivalent technical degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician or higher in related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work the 3rd shift: Mon–Fri, 10pm–6am.
• Technical training or Journeyman’s card preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and meters.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently.
• Work in automotive manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and troubleshoot plant equipment; perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Understand pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics; require little supervision.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems from prints and diagrams to restore operation.
• Follow LOTO and PPE procedures for safety during maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment using Siemens PLC diagnostics and ladder logic.
• Support continuous improvement to boost safety, quality, uptime and efficiency.
• Perform repairs, installations, adjustments and modifications to plant standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality and maintenance teams.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Robotics

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman’s card / technical degree preferred

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

Kautex is seeking a Maintenance Technician II (Controls) to inspect, test, troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will work primarily on PLC‑controlled systems, robotics, pneumatics and hydraulics, while following strict LOTO and PPE safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least 3 years of maintenance experience or an equivalent technical degree.