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Automation Technician
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Precision Associates Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician -
Manufacturing / Production
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
General Description
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated equipment and control systems used in our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and other industrial automation systems, along with strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Set up and program/adjust sprue‑picking robots on injection molding machines
- Set up and adjust programs on 6‑axis robots (Fanuc)
- Troubleshoot and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and vision systems (brands include Allen‑Bradley, Maple Systems, Fanuc, Arburg, Cognex, and Delta)
- Read and follow schematics to assemble end‑of‑arm tooling for robots
- Assemble and install custom equipment on the production floor using electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems, including relay logic, ladder diagrams, photo‑eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, and solenoids
Use Microsoft Office for project documentation and reporting
Prerequisite Qualifications- Minimum 2 years of PLC programming experience
- Minimum 2 years of industrial robot programming experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Associate degree (2-year) in Automation, Mechatronics, Fluid Power, or a related field
- Experience working with injection molding machinery
Benefits offered to all full-time employees 1 of the month following 60 days of employment;
Benefits offered after one year of full-time employment;
- Medical insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) matching plan
- Basic Life insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance
- LTD/STD insurance
- Flexible benefits plan
- Vision insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- Employee savings account (interest paying)
- Holiday pay (8) – starts upon hire
- Employee loan
- Biannual profit sharing program
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