Automation Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Detroit, MI (Job ID US3542256_BH9751429)

Description

Automation Technician
Detroit, MI
Contract-to-hire
$35-$40/hr

Kelly Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Automation Technician to work with a one-of-a-kind, fully automated manufacturing company with brand new technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and control panel wiring, as well as a comprehensive understanding of smart conveyor systems and mechatronics. This role involves hands-on work with industrial machines, troubleshooting, and collaborating with a small, dedicated team to build a large conveyor system equipped with advanced automation process!

Key Responsibilities

• Wire and assemble control panels for an Ethernet-based Device Net conveyor system.
• Understand and troubleshoot software and logic programming for conveyor systems.
• Manage the communication between control cars within the conveyor system.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various industrial machines, including ovens, automated cutters, and shipping machines.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs, with a focus on Allen Bradley controls
• Work with Yaskawa 7-axis robots for material handling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical and control panel wiring for industrial applications.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial machines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand software and logic programming for conveyor systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and reprogramming, particularly in mechatronics.
• Familiarity with Ethernet-based Device Net systems
• Knowledge of robotics, specifically 7-axis material handling using Yaskawa.
• Controls understanding, especially with Allen Bradley systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, skilled team.
• Preferred Skills
• Degree is not important; practical, hands-on experience is highly valued.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage small projects, particularly in the context of conveyor systems.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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