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

Ives & Associates · Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Location

Kansas City

Job Type

Direct Hire

Posted

July 01, 2026

Job Description

Automation Technician (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift) – Kansas City
Company Overview
Our client is a leading plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry for over 40 years, offering advanced solutions in injection molding, TPO/TPE materials, extrusion, and engineered composites.
Position Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated systems in a plastic injection molding environment. This role ensures maximum production uptime by supporting robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and auxiliary automation while meeting safety, quality, and IATF 16949 standards.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair: 
Robotics (Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, Viper) 

End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) 

Conveyors and part handling systems 
Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives 

Perform preventative and predictive mainten...
        

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