CNC-Controls-Robotics Technician at Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Decatur, IN, USA
- Company: Champion Home Builders, Inc.
- Location: Decatur, IN, USA
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a CNC-Controls-Robotics Technician to join our team in the Decatur, IN region for 2nd shift. As an Automation Technician, you will perform maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC equipment, PLC controlled equipment, and robotic cells to p…
Job description
- Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a CNC-Controls-Robotics Technician to join our team in the Decatur, IN region for 2nd shift.
- As an Automation Technician, you will perform maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC equipment, PLC controlled equipment, and robotic cells to produce wood structures. You will perform preventive maintenance on the equipment including periodic calibration. You will learn the programmability aspect of each machine using specified HMI prompts and train machine operators on their use. You will lead all communications with supplier OEMs to troubleshoot downtimes and order spare parts. Functional experience with wood working CNC equipment, PLC Programs, HMI's, robotics, and networking. Ability to debug complex machinery applications.
Responsibilities
- Attend training classes to learn about the operational and maintenance of purchased equipment.
- Setup and operate a host of CNC machinery to produce wood parts and structures.
- Setup and operate robotic cells to produce wood components.
- Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley or Beckhoff PLCs.
- Program and troubleshoot Fanuc robots.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Operate HMI screens for a variety of equipment and train operators on usage modes.
- Communicate with suppliers and guide their technicians to resolve breakdowns and downtimes.
- Perform minor repairs on equipment.
- Perform and record preventive maintenance on all equipment using state of the art CMM program for traceability.
- Manage equipment spare parts.
- Work with suppliers to perform annual maintenance requirements.
- Build maintenance area, workbenches and acquire necessary tools to perform required repairs.
Requirements
- Associate degree in mechatronics, robotics, or CNC equipment, or equivalent
- 4+ years of manufacturing or relevant electrical experience
- Familiarity with common controls hardware components used in high volume manufacturing.
- Functional knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
- Functional knowledge in lock-out-tag-out procedures.
- Functional knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A)
- Experience in troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs.
- Experience in troubleshooting industrial 6-axis Fanuc robots.
- Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
- Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems for data tracking.
Skills
Required
- CNC equipment
- PLC controlled equipment
- robotic cells
- Allen Bradley PLCs
- Beckhoff PLCs
- Fanuc robots
- HMI
- Ethernet/IP
- EtherCAT
- Profinet
- CMM program
- blueprints and schematics
Benefits
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Rx
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
About Champion Home Builders, Inc.
For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada. Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.