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Automation Technician

Poppelmann Plastics USA
Claremont, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Work Shift:

2nd Shift

Work Hours:

4 pm until Midnight

Work Days:

Monday through Friday

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and maintenance, with the ability to work on various systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience on automation integration.

Essential Functions:
Comply with all company and statutory safety and environmental rules to ensure the well-being of all departmental employees.

Monitor equipment and processes to detect problems affecting quality and efficiency. Diagnose problems and implement solutions into existing and new processes.

Develop preventative maintenance plans for equipment and processes.

Build and or repair EOAT and fixtures.

Must understand the manufacturing process and role.

Ability to back up and optimism automation programs.

Utilize vision inspection systems for quality control

Detect and resolve issues in automation systems

Calibrate equipment to maintain optimal performance

Required Education & Experience:
Proven experience in automation technology and maintenance

High School diploma or equivalent required

Solid background in Plastics processing

Experience working with KUKA, and Krauss Maffei three to six axis robots required

Experience with Microsoft Office systems

Strong background with electrical and pneumatics, including vacuum systems required.

Proficiency in automated quality inspection systems required

Proficiency with equipment monitoring systems required

Experience with lean initiatives required

Familiarity with industrial machinery and processes

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Ability to read, write and communicate in English required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

If you are a skilled Automation Technician looking to contribute your expertise in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 3% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Claremont, NC 28610 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Claremont, NC 28610: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $33

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