Automation Technician

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Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

We operate a custom automated concrete production system consisting of two lines - a fill line that pours molds and a demold line that removes cured product from molds after curing. Each line runs its own HMI and uses a mix of AC and servo motors and controls.

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Technician to take ownership of this system: troubleshooting and reprogramming the controls, optimizing line performance, metal fabrication and handling the mechanical upkeep and improvement of the equipment. This is a newly created, high-visibility role for someone who wants to build and own an automation function at a growing manufacturing company, rather than be one of many technicians on a large team.

Our control platform is built on Allen-Bradley Compact Logix PLCs, Panel View Plus HMIs, and Kollmorgen servo drives/motors, along with FANUC and Epson robots used on the lines. Direct experience with this specific stack is a strong plus and will shorten the ramp-up time considerably.

• Troubleshoot faults and downtime on the fill and demold lines, diagnosing issues across Allen-Bradley Compact Logix PLCs, Panel View Plus HMIs, Kollmorgen servo drives, and AC motor controls.
• Read, edit, and reprogram existing PLC ladder logic (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) and Panel View Plus HMI screens to fix issues and improve line performance.
• Tune and optimize Kollmorgen servo motion and line sequencing to improve cycle time, repeatability, and product quality.
• Maintain documentation of program changes, I/O lists, and control system architecture as the lines evolve.
• Work with our outside integrator when needed on larger programming projects, and reduce our reliance on them for day-to-day issues over time.

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain FANUC and Epson robots used on the fill and demold lines, including teaching/adjusting points, paths, and I/O interlocks with the PLC.
• Diagnose and resolve robot faults (servo, motion, tooling, end-of-arm) and coordinate repairs or vendor support when needed.
• Modify robot programs to accommodate new products, mold changes, or process improvements.

• Perform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on both lines (conveyors, actuators, mold handling hardware, pneumatics, etc.).
• Specify, source, and install new hardware, sensors, and accessories to add capability or solve recurring problems.
• Fabricate or modify brackets, guarding, and fixtures as needed to support line changes. Welding Experience is a must
• Keep spare-parts inventory organized and flag critical spares before they become a downtime risk.
• Identify recurring failure points and lead root-cause fixes rather than repeated patchwork repairs.
• Recommend and help implement upgrades that improve uptime, throughput, or safety as the company grows.
• Partner with production and management to prioritize automation work against overall business needs.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with industrial automation: PLCs, HMIs, and motor/drive systems (AC and servo). Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and/or Siemens experience preferred.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots (FANUC, Epson, or similar), including teaching points and editing programs. Candidates strong in PLC/servo/HMI work but newer to robotics are still encouraged to apply — see training note below.
• Demonstrated ability to read and troubleshoot ladder logic or similar PLC programming, and make edits confidently.
• Solid mechanical aptitude — comfortable with hand…