Automation Technician - Plastics - Base Salary to 38.00/hour - Lodi, CA

Automation Technician - Plastics - Base Salary to 38.00/hour - Lodi, CA

• Our client, a plastics manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join their onsite team in Lodi, CA.
• The Automation Technician will support the repair, installation, removal, maintenance, and refurbishment of injection molding automation equipment, robotics, packaging equipment, fixtures, and machinery. This role requires hands-on experience troubleshooting robots and automation equipment within a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and electrical issues involving packaging equipment, robots, robotic automation, and downstream automation equipment
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on 3-axis robots and related automation components, including motors, valves, cylinders, bearings, and vacuum systems
• Troubleshoot AC and DC electrical circuits using a multimeter and interpret electrical wiring schematics
• Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic systems, including Venturi vacuum systems, using pneumatic schematics
• Assist with the installation, removal, maintenance, and refurbishment of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, robotics, and machinery
• Work with on-shift Managers, Supervisors, and Leads regarding equipment issues and repairs
• Provide detailed reports on equipment performance to the Automation Supervisor
• Perform assigned repairs to the building and grounds
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, order supplies, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior manufacturing experience with a focus on automation and robotics
• Prior plastic injection molding experience
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing robots within a plastic injection molding environment
• Working knowledge of basic 3-axis robotic functions and components, including motors, valves, cylinders, and bearings
• Experience performing routine robot maintenance and diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing machinery and downstream automation equipment
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC electrical circuits and using a multimeter
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and Venturi vacuum systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring and pneumatic schematics
• Experience safely using hand and power tools
• Ability to work 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Thursday through Monday or Friday through Tuesday

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 28.00 - 38.00/hour range
• Annual Bonus
• Benefits (Insurance, PTO, Retirement)

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