What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Maintenance (3rd Shift) position at Zing Recruiting?
Position Overview
The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the development, programming, integration, troubleshooting, and support of automated systems and machinery across the facility. This role provides both proactive improvements and responsive production support to ensure optimal equipment functionality and manufacturing efficiency.
Position Details
The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the development, programming, integration, troubleshooting, and support of automated systems and machinery across the facility. This role provides both proactive improvements and responsive production support to ensure optimal equipment functionality and manufacturing efficiency.
Position Details
- Location: Warsaw/Columbia City
- Schedule: 3rd shift - overtime may be required
- Pay Rate: $30-35/hr quarterly bonus
- Direct hire full benefits package
- Design, develop, and implement new and existing automation systems.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to automated machinery.
- Serve as backup support for automation processors and systems.
- Collaborate with production teams to support day-to-day operations and reduce downtime.
- Conduct training on automation tools, CNC and PLC systems.
- Program and implement motion control systems, operator interfaces, robotics, vision systems, and facility automation.
- Assist with fault recovery procedures and system upgrades.
- 5–10 years of experience working with industrial automation systems.
- Proficient in Fanuc FAPT Ladder II and III, Teach Pendant Programming.
- Skilled in reading and creating wiring diagrams and cable layouts.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Expertise in integrating robotic systems with automation equipment.
- Familiar with network protocols including Ethernet, Profibus, Serial, DH , and Profinet.
- Strong background in PLC programming (Allen Bradley 5/500/5000, Siemens Step 7).
- Hands-on knowledge of HMI/OITs, VFDs, and servo motor systems.
- PLC, CNC, motion control, and HMI programming.
- Robotics programming and interface integration.
- System diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Safety compliance in electrical and robotic systems.
Salary : $30 - $35
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