Controls Technician
Linamar — Fruitport, MI, United States
Posted 2026-08-12
Job Title : Controls Technician Shift: 3rd shift Job Summary: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Automation Controls Technician ensures proper operation of casting equipment using automation interfaced with PLC based equipment. Responsibility: Understands that they are responsible for their own safety, as well as others working in the area. Provides first response on-floor manufacturing support. Communicates with Robotics Safety SPA to ensure a safe workplace. Assist in startup of new automated cell installations. Identify opportunities to improve uptime and reduce costs. General duties will include: Caster PLC programming and troubleshooting, caster robot, MU Robot support and troubleshooting, MU Machine Vision support, MU Cell and Casting Cell changeover. HMI programming and troubleshooting PLC integration to axillary devices, such as Cameras, Safety scanners, Etc. PLC Ladder logic programming to support equipment. Coordinate with IT for production / PLC network communications Observes and practices all applicable lockout/tagout requirements during all activities. Observes equipment malfunction and adjusts or repairs as needed to allow equipment to operate at maximum effic