Robotics & Automation Technician: Preventive Maintenance Pro

Fuyao; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao in Plymouth, MI is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize automation equipment on the factory floor. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, parts inventory, software backups, and implementing upgrades while ensuring a clean 5S work environment.

The role requires at least one year of robotics maintenance and programming experience with a preference for advanced robotics know-how.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and manufacturing plant experience.
• Minimum of one year of general robotics maintenance and programming experience.
• Five or more years of maintenance experience.
• Understanding of injection molding machine systems, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Advanced robotics experience, including programming.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of automation equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts related to automation equipment.
• Back up and update automation programs to ensure system reliability.
• Develop and implement equipment modification and upgrade plans, as well as inspection schedules.
• Perform routine hardware inspections, including dust protection, component tightening, and replacement of worn parts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with 5S standards.
• Provide training and guidance on equipment operation and best practices to relevant personnel.
• Robotics Programming and Mechatronics
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Project Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management

Skills

Robotics programming

Mechatronics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Project management

5S / Workplace organization

Training and mentoring

Time management

Job description

Fuyao in Plymouth, MI is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize automation equipment on the factory floor. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, parts inventory, software backups, and implementing upgrades while ensuring a clean 5S work environment.

The role requires at least one year of robotics maintenance and programming experience with a preference for advanced robotics know-how.