Production Technician

Randstad USA; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in New York seeks an experienced Production Technician to support molding and assembly operations, handling setup, startup, and troubleshooting of automation, servo robots, and secondary equipment to ensure smooth, high-quality production. The role reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates with shift supervisors, process technicians, and maintenance teams.

Requirements include 5+ years setting up and troubleshooting servo robots in a molding plant, knowledge of servo controls,

Qualifications

• 5+ years setting up and troubleshooting servo robots within a molding plant environment.
• Understanding/knowledge of servo robot controls, I/O comprehension, basic PLC knowledge, pneumatics, and electrical circuits.
• Proficient in basic injection molding machine operations; familiarity with injection molding tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take-out robots: Set up take-out robots using appropriate recipes and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Daily troubleshooting, repairing, and improving EOAT setups.
• Secondary & Assembly Setup: Set up and start up equipment used for assembly, hot stamping, hot glue dispensing, labeling, ultrasonic welding, and specialized cap assembly.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and rectify mechanical, pneumatic, and automation issues to optimize efficiency and maintain product quality.
• Technical & Maintenance Support: Provide hands-on assistance during startups and collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor on repairs.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all automated systems and machinery strictly meet company safety standards.
• Special Projects: Assist the Plant Manager with targeted process improvement projects as needed.

Skills

Electronic maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Robotics

PLC

Blueprints

Manufacturing

Education

High School

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Technician to support our molding and assembly operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the setup, startup, and troubleshooting of automation, servo robots, and secondary equipment across both molding and assembly areas to ensure smooth, high-quality production. You will report directly to the Plant Manager and work closely with shift supervisors, process technicians, and maintenance teams.

salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Take-out Robots: Set up take-out robots using appropriate recipes and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Daily troubleshooting, repairing, and improving EOAT setups.
• Secondary & Assembly Setup: Set up and start up equipment used for assembly, hot stamping, hot glue dispensing, labeling, ultrasonic welding, and specialized cap assembly.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and rectify mechanical, pneumatic, and automation issues to optimize efficiency and maintain product quality.
• Technical & Maintenance Support: Provide hands-on assistance during startups and collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor on repairs.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all automated systems and machinery strictly meet company safety standards.
• Special Projects: Assist the Plant Manager with targeted process improvement projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years setting up and troubleshooting servo robots within a molding plant environment.
• Technical Expertise:understanding/knowledge of servo robot controls, I/O comprehension, basic PLC knowledge, pneumatics, and electrical circuits.
• Molding Knowledge: Proficient in basic injection molding machine operations; familiarity with injection molding tooling is a plus.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance (5 years of experience is required)
• robotics (2 years of experience is required)
• PLC (2 years of experience is required)Blueprints
• Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

High School