Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The PLC Technician role involves hands-on maintenance and automation support, focusing on industrial controls, drives, and robotics to ensure smooth production operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The technician will troubleshoot PLC systems, update HMI screens, repair motors and drives, maintain power distribution equipment, work with Fanuc robots, assist in project execution, and make minor PLC or HMI logic changes.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $35-45 per hour plus monthly bonuses, competitive pay and benefits, and opportunities for learning and project involvement.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3+ years of experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor control systems, Fanuc robot programming, and at least 2 years leading technical electrical projects; familiarity with safety systems and electrical schematics is preferred.
Career development
The role provides opportunities to learn more about automation and controls and gain real project experience beyond theory.
Work environment and culture
The job offers a supportive team environment with exposure to advanced industrial technology in a fast-paced manufacturing or automation-heavy setting.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Kalamazoo, MI, on the 3rd shift, in a production environment.
Unique job features
This role involves real project involvement and hands-on work with advanced industrial technology, distinguishing it from more theoretical positions.
Company overview
ACE Partners is a global management consulting firm specializing in strategy, operations, and digital transformation. They generate revenue by providing expert advisory services to businesses across various industries, helping clients improve performance and achieve sustainable growth. Founded in the early 2000s, ACE Partners has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions and fostering long-term client relationships. Their notable history includes successful projects with Fortune 500 companies and a commitment to thought leadership through published research and industry insights.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5000 PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI systems, and troubleshooting AC/DC motors and drives to align with ACE Partners' needs.
Emphasize your ability to support and make minor updates to PLC and HMI logic, as well as your experience with Fanuc robot programming and fault recovery, which are key responsibilities for this role.
Apply through multiple platforms including ACE Partners' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the PLC Technician (3rd Shift) position.
Connect with current employees in ACE Partners' maintenance and automation teams on LinkedIn, and use ice breakers like asking about recent automation projects or their experience working on the 3rd shift to build rapport.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'PLC troubleshooting,' 'Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5000,' 'FactoryTalk ME/SE,' 'Fanuc robots,' and 'motor control systems' to pass the initial screening.
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