Automation Maintenance Technician

First Shift Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Pay

• $36 – $40 per hour
• $500 retention bonus after 90 days
• $500 retention bonus after 180 days

About the role

This position supports the plant’s automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, and other automated equipment. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and spends approximately 80% of time focused on automation while assisting the maintenance team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC- and robotics-controlled equipment
• Connect laptop to equipment to identify faults
• Reload PLC and robotics programs when necessary
• Make basic edits and minor modifications to existing PLC and robotics programs
• Troubleshoot robotic faults and determine whether the issue is program-related, requires a reset, or is mechanical/electrical
• Assist the maintenance team with general maintenance tasks as needed

Requirements

• Strong PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley is the primary PLC platform)
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing PLC programs
• Experience with robotics troubleshooting
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Must obtain Amcor CEW status within 30 to 45 days

Preferred Experience

• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Siemens PLCs
• RX Logix PLCs
• Yaskawa robotics
• Automated material handling equipment

Mechanical Experience Needed

• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Bearings
• Conveyors
• General industrial maintenance

Candidates are required to provide their own basic set of hand tools.