Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

US Farathane•Riverside, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking an Automation Technician for its Riverside, Missouri facility. The role troubleshoots, identifies root causes, and corrects plant issues involving automation, robots, and maintenance, while communicating findings and training others in repairs. The Automation Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and continuously improves automated systems in an automotive plastic injection molding environment. The position supports production uptime by maintaining robotic systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and auxiliary automation in accordance with safety, quality, production, and IATF 16949 standards.

Requirements

2–5+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
Working knowledge of robotics, including Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, and Viper.
Working knowledge of 24V, 120V, and 480V electrical systems.
Working knowledge of sensors, vision systems, and servo drives.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, talk, and hear; climb ladders; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
Experience in plastic injection molding.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair robotics, including Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, and Viper systems, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, and part-handling systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on automated systems.
Assist with PLC programming, modifications, and debugging, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.
Support robot programming and optimization to improve cycle times.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and blueprints.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and increase uptime.
Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Respond urgently to downtime events to minimize production loss.
Support mold changes and automation setup for new or existing programs.
Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
Follow plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
Ensure equipment meets safety and guarding standards.
Support compliance with IATF 16949 and internal quality systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.