Robotics Technician – PLC & Automation (Travel)

Actalent; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime 1.5x

Travel accommodations

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Robotics Technician to support body weld production by installing, programming, and maintaining robotic and automated equipment across North America. The role emphasizes online/offline PLC programming, equipment installation, safety validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation.

This contract position requires travel to multiple plants, up to 50% time, with rotations across US/Canada, and opportunities for hands-on training with maintenance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PLC programming and troubleshooting in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% including international trips.
• 2-year technical degree or trade program in relevant field.
• Experience with robotics programming and integration.
• Ability to work overtime up to 30% when needed.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and modify industrial robots and PLCs both online and offline to support automated body weld and related manufacturing processes.
• Install new equipment and automation systems, ensuring they meet established body weld standards and production specifications.
• Confirm proper operation of all safety devices and interlocks on new installations and model changes, ensuring equipment is safe for production use.
• Support equipment production activity in the body weld shop, including start-up, commissioning, and optimization of robotic and automated systems.
• Travel to North American manufacturing centers to support projects, primarily in Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Canada, as well as other designated plants as needed.
• Learn and understand established standards for equipment setup and apply these standards consistently across all installations.
• Train plant maintenance teams on the operation, adjustment, and basic troubleshooting of new equipment and automation systems.
• Assist production teams through start of production (SOP), helping to stabilize equipment performance and resolve issues quickly.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems, including PLCs, industrial controls, and related hardware to minimize downtime.
• Interpret and work from mechanical and electrical drawings to diagnose issues and implement equipment changes.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and machinery to perform installation, adjustment, and repair tasks on automated and robotic equipment.
• Work safely at heights and on varying surfaces, including climbing ladders and accessing confined or challenging spaces as required by the project.
• Adapt to project-based assignments that typically range from 9 to 18 months, transitioning to new projects at designated manufacturing centers upon completion.
• Participate in extended travel rotations during peak project periods, typically around 12 days on site at designated locations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and implementation teams to ensure equipment meets performance, quality, and reliability targets.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Reading drawings

Robotics experience

Travel up to 50%

Safety procedures

Installation & maintenance

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Job description

Actalent in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Robotics Technician to support body weld production by installing, programming, and maintaining robotic and automated equipment across North America. The role emphasizes online/offline PLC programming, equipment installation, safety validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation.

This contract position requires travel to multiple plants, up to 50% time, with rotations across US/Canada, and opportunities for hands-on training with maintenance