Automation Technician

Our client is a large, privately held firm in the Greater Grand Rapids area. They are an industry-leader in manufacturing residential and commercial products and are looking for Automation and Controls Technicians to join their team and make an immediate impact! The Engineering Technicians will be responsible for advanced automation troubleshooting, gauge and instrumentation calibration, machine programming, and opportunities to work with PLC's and problem diagnosis. This is a first shift opportunity!

This role will: Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance, monitoring equipment performance and adjusting setups, calibrations, and alignments on production equipment to ensure production equipment is running as efficiently as possible.

Desired skills, education, and experience:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing); or Equivalent Professional Experience
• 2+ years of experience, with exposure to Automated Manufacturing, ideally in metals manufacturing (machining, welding, heat treating, coating, et cetera); Robotic Programming (Fanuc)
• High-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment preferred;
• PLC (Allen Bradley) experience required;
• Ability to create a culture of safety, collaboration/teamwork, accountability, and trust.

Why Join Them?

• Work for a stable, industry-leading manufacturer investing in cutting-edge automation
• Be part of a collaborative team that values technical skill and problem-solving
• Enjoy strong career growth opportunities within a large, privately held organization