Automation Technician

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Automation Technician to join our team and support the maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and installation of automated equipment. This role will focus on ABB robotic welding and cutting systems, PLCs, electrical controls, and industrial automation. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, technically proficient, and capable of improving equipment reliability while minimizing downtime. Responsibilities include restoring outdated robots to operation, supporting new installations, training maintenance personnel, and collaborating with electricians, vendors, supervisors, and the special projects manager on automation projects.

Job Requirements

• Must have experience troubleshooting and editing robotic programs using teaching pendants.

• Must be able to troubleshoot PLCs and modify program parameters as needed.

• Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems from 480V to 24V, including motors, fuses, contactors, relays, and drives.

• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming ABB robotic welding and cutting systems.

• Ability to re-home, reprogram, and adjust robotic operations using teaching pendants.

• Experience restoring outdated robots to operation and assisting with new robot installations.

• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, automation systems, sensors, scanners, and tracking equipment.

• Experience supporting electrical and controls-related tasks, including CAT cable terminations and 480V equipment.

• Ability to train maintenance employees on robot operation, programming, and troubleshooting.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and preventive maintenance skills.

• Ability to collaborate with vendors, supervisors, electricians, and project management to support automation initiatives.

• Commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and reducing unplanned downtime.