Industrial Automation Technician (PLC/Robotics) at Grede Holdings LLC in St Cloud, MN, USA

Job description

• Posted Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
• Join Our Team as an Industrial Automation Technician!
• Work 2nd shift: Mon-Thurs, 1pm-11pm OR 3rd shift: Mon-Thurs, 9pm-7am
• Pay offered: $30.80-$36.75, based on experience and skills assessment.
• Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to grow your career—apply today!
• The Industrial Automation Technician owns the process for preventive and breakdown maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting. You'll perform general diagnostics and programming of PLCs using an understanding of PLC operations. This position handles the installation, diagnostics, programming, and repair of robotic equipment as well as the safe and timely installation and maintenance of electrical control systems. You'll have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments to identify, define, and solve problems.
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Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and installation of electrical systems on machines and equipment with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Assist in the diagnosis and design of electrical equipment for installation.
• Install and maintain plant electrical systems for power, lighting, controls, and facilities in accordance with local codes and safety requirements.
• Inspect, isolate, and troubleshoot electrical or PLC programming problems or operating difficulties.
• Assist plant engineering and contractors with electrical systems on new installations or modifications
• Determine the need for and effect of repairs and adjustments.
• Work from manufacturing drawings, schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Train and assist lower-rate maintenance electricians and mechanics.
• Perform emergency repairs, when necessary, to prevent breakdowns or electrical stoppage.
• Perform analysis of electrical systems to prevent breakdown or electrical stoppage.
• Observe extreme caution and good safety practices while servicing plant electrical systems.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair assignments, as required.
• Apply understanding of basic hydraulics, pneumatics, AC, DC, and 3 Phase circuits, motor-generator principles, motor control theory, motor drive and coupling alignment, electrical code, electrical control devices, high voltage maintenance, electrical test equipment, panel building and wiring, and basic PLC logic.
• Personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of PLC system design, troubleshooting, programming, logic commands, software, and hardware from a variety of PLC manufacturers.
• Hands-on experience with robotics; ABB systems preferred
• Standard computer skills plus strong skills in document organization, the use of technical materials, and research techniques. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members
• Function optimally in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations personnel
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Skills

Required

• Hands-on experience with robotics
• Standard computer skills
• Strong skills in document organization
• Use of technical materials
• Research techniques
• Function optimally in a team environment
• Strong critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal skills

Preferred

• ABB systems

Benefits

• Competitive wages plus incentives
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability