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CNC and Robotics Controls Troubleshooting Technician

CAD Engineering Resources
Bolingbrook, IL Other
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
CNC and Robotics Controls Troubleshooting Technician — Bolingbrook, IL

Do Allen‑Bradley PLCs and ladder logic feel second nature? Are you the first call when a Fanuc robot stalls or a CNC axis throws a fault? Can you move from reading electrical schematics to validating a Safety PLC without missing a step?

The Challenge

For the next 6–12 months, you’ll be the hands-on specialist safeguarding uptime in a high-automation manufacturing environment. You’ll report to the Maintenance Manager, live on the production floor, and jump between rapid fault recovery and long-term system reliability improvements.

Schedule & Compensation
  • Contract assignment: approximately 6–12 months
  • Day shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00/7:00 a.m. to 2:30/3:30 p.m., plus most Saturdays
  • Pay rate: Up to $48.00 per hour, based on proven work history
What You’ll Tackle
  • Troubleshoot servo/motion platforms, CNC controls, HMIs, and plant electrical systems
  • Diagnose Fanuc robot issues; perform basic programming tweaks to stabilize operations
  • Validate Safety PLCs and ensure machine guarding and safety circuits perform as designed
  • Support and tune vision systems to maintain inspection accuracy
  • Respond decisively to downtime, uncover root causes, and coordinate safe, fast recovery
  • Execute and improve PMs; document findings and corrective actions in CMMS; highlight trends that indicate developing failures
  • Work to OSHA, NFPA, arc-flash, and LOTO standards—safety first, every time
What You Bring
  • 3–5 years of industrial controls/electrical troubleshooting experience
  • Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and ladder logic troubleshooting
  • Background with servo/motion control, CNC equipment, HMIs, and industrial electrical
  • Fanuc robot troubleshooting (programming preferred)
  • Fluency reading/interpreting electrical schematics
  • Experience in automated machining/manufacturing settings
  • Knack for structured problem solving
Bonus Skills
  • PLC program integration/modification
  • Safety PLC troubleshooting
  • Vision system know‑how
  • Exposure to CNC programming
  • CMMS proficiency
  • Education/training in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
How We Operate
  • Direct line to the Maintenance Manager
  • Floor-based role with flexibility for critical downtime and project coverage
Trust & Compliance

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

When you apply, you certify your application is complete and truthful; inaccurate or fraudulent information can result in denial or revocation of an offer, or termination post‑hire.

If you’re energized by restoring complex automation and preventing the next fault before it happens, this role is for you.

Salary : $48

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