Robotics Technician (PLC)

Leoforce; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401k match

Competitive benefits package

Stable day shift

Job summary

Leoforce in Trenton, NJ is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Technician with PLC and robotics experience to support automated plastics manufacturing operations. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming, and robotics support, with some mechanical responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience and hands-on robotics experience, with experience in AutomationDirect PLCs.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial setting
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (AutomationDirect preferred)
• Hands-on experience with robotics systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Support robotic integration, EOAT functionality, and automation within injection molding processes
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (AutomationDirect)
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, sensors, relays, and controls
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment downtime
• Support and maintain injection molding machines and related automation
• Repair EOAT (end-of-arm tooling) and assist with robotic integration
• Install and troubleshoot wiring, conduit, and electrical components
• Assist with mechanical repairs including conveyors, pumps, and production equipment
• Document maintenance work in CMMS or internal systems
• Communicate with production and leadership to minimize downtime and improve performance

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $40 - $45 per hour

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Support robotic integration, EOAT functionality, and automation within injection molding processes
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (AutomationDirect)
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, sensors, relays, and controls
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment downtime
• Support and maintain injection molding machines and related automation
• Repair EOAT (end-of-arm tooling) and assist with robotic integration
• Install and troubleshoot wiring, conduit, and electrical components
• Assist with mechanical repairs including conveyors, pumps, and production equipment
• Document maintenance work in CMMS or internal systems
• Communicate with production and leadership to minimize downtime and improve performance

Must-Haves:

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial setting
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (AutomationDirect preferred)
• Hands-on experience with robotics systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience

Highly Preferred:

• Plastics or injection molding background
• Experience working with molding machines and automated cells
• Familiarity with EOAT and robotic systems in molding environments

A bit about us:

We are hiring a hands‑on Maintenance Technician with PLC and robotics experience to support a highly automated plastics manufacturing operation. This role is heavily focused on electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming, and robotics support, with some mechanical responsibilities as needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone coming from a plastics or injection molding environment who enjoys working on automation, solving complex issues, and playing a key role in keeping production running efficiently.

Why join us?

• Stable company with long-term growth opportunity
• Consistent day shift with no forced overtime
• Clear path into leadership
• Investment in automation and modern equipment
• Team-oriented environment with strong support
• Competitive benefits package
• 6% 401k match

Trenton,NJ, US

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