Automation Technician (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift)

Kansas City, MOusvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

Not disclosed

// Posted

1 week ago

About the Role

Automation Technician (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift) – Kansas City Company Overview Our client is a top producer of synthetic materials for the auto sector, with a four-decade history of innovative offerings in manufacturing, TPE resources, processing, and composite engineering. <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> Position Summary Installation, diagnosis, enhancement, and maintenance of automated systems within a plastic injection setting are the primary duties of the Automation Technician role. This position ensures that production efficiency is optimized by backing robotic, PLC-directed machinery, and supplementary automation, all while adhering to safety, quality, and IATF 16949 guidelines. <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> Key Responsibilities <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Addressing and resolving: </li> <ul type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Robots (Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, Viper) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">End-of-arm accessories (EOAT) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Conveyors and component transport systems </li> </ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Diagnosing PLCs, HMI units, sensors, and drives </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Executing preventative and predictive maintenance activities </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Aiding in PLC coding (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Sustaining robot programming and cycle time enhancements </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Interpreting electrical layouts and ladder logic </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Promoting continual enhancement (decreasing waste, increasing uptime) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and remedial actions </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Rapid response to downtime situations </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Assisting in mold conversions and automation configurations </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Collaborating with production, quality, and engineering departments </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Ensuring compliance with OSHA and plant safety regulations </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Contributing to IATF 16949 quality systems </li> </ul> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> Basic Qualifications <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Completion of associate degree or technical certification (preferable) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Experience of 2–5+ years in automation (preference for automotive sector) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Strong desire for prior injection molding experience </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Knowledge of: </li> <ul type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Robotic systems </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Electrical systems (24V, 120V, 480V) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Sensors, vision systems, servo drives </li> </ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Excellent communication skills </li> </ul> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> Physical Requirements <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, ladder climbing </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Ability to lift up to 50 lbs </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Working in an industrial manufacturing environment </li> </ul> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> Working Conditions <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Industrial setting with fluctuating temperatures </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Working with injection molding and automation stations </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Potential for overtime and weekend shifts based on demand </li> </ul> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> Compensation & Benefits <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">401(k) plan with employer matching </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Paid time off for holidays and vacations </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Opportunities for career advancement </li> </ul> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> Key Differences Between Shifts 1️⃣ Primary Difference: Work Schedule The ONLY real difference across all three descriptions is the shift designation: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">1st Shift → Day shift (typically ~6am–2pm or similar) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">2nd Shift → Afternoon/evening (~2pm–10pm) </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">3rd Shift → Overnight (~10pm–6am) </li> </ul> The job duties, qualifications, and responsibilities are identical across all three roles. <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;text-align: center;line-height: normal"> <hr> </div> 2️⃣ Operational Expectations by Shift (Implied, Not Explicitly Stated) 1st Shift (Days) <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">More interaction with: </li> <ul type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Engineering </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Management </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Continuous improvement teams </li> </ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">More involvement in: </li> <ul type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Projects </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Process improvements </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Meetings </li> </ul> </ul> 2nd Shift (Afternoons) <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Transition shift between day and night </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Balanced mix of: </li> <ul type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Troubleshooting </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Some project carryover </li> </ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Less management presence than 1st shift </li> </ul> 3rd Shift (Nights) <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Heavy focus on: </li> <ul type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal">Troubleshooting </li

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