Manufacturing Automation & Controls Technician
About The Position
K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced Assembly SEIBI Technician to support automotive manufacturing operations in Georgetown, Kentucky. This hands-on technical position focuses on industrial equipment installation, commissioning, PLC troubleshooting, and manufacturing automation. The technician works with engineering, maintenance, and equipment suppliers to help ensure new and modified production equipment meets safety, quality, reliability, and productivity requirements. The role is based on-site in an automotive manufacturing facility and involves hands-on work with industrial machinery and automated equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with overtime of up to 30%, and travel of up to 50%, including occasional international travel to Canada and Mexico. The position may require overtime, occasional weekends, shutdown periods, and support during production changes. Physical activities include occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders, standing, bending, and working at heights.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance, automation, or electrical controls experience.
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills with at least one of the following: Allen-Bradley, Toyopuc, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi.
- Solid understanding of industrial electrical circuits, control systems, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Experience with automated equipment installation, troubleshooting, or commissioning.
- Technical degree, trade school certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Ability to travel up to 50% when required.
- Willingness to work overtime, including occasional weekends and shutdown periods.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive manufacturing or high-volume assembly experience.
- Experience with industrial robot programming and teaching.
- Knowledge of AGV/AMR programming and setup.
- Experience with safety scanners, safety circuits, and industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, FL-Net, PROFINET, or similar industrial networks.
- Previous experience supporting new equipment launches, production startups, or SEIBI activities.
- Experience working directly with equipment suppliers during installation and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Support installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment.
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial PLC systems, including Toyopuc, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi.
- Review mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment specifications, and control system designs.
- Perform equipment inspections, vendor buyoffs, and functional testing before installation.
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits, industrial controls, sensors, and automated equipment.
- Support industrial robotics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
- Assist with equipment modifications, process improvements, and production trials.
- Troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, FL-Net, and PROFINET.
- Verify equipment safety, quality, and performance during installation and startup.
- Coordinate with vendors, engineering teams, and maintenance personnel to resolve technical issues.
- Provide technical training and equipment support to plant maintenance teams.
- Support manufacturing equipment installations during overtime, shutdowns, and production changes as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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