H078
Located in Centennial, CO
Pay: $65,000 – $85,000/year
Job Full Description
Pay: $65,000 – $85,000/year
Schedule: Multiple shifts available – Rotating shift
Position type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Location: Centennial, CO
Express Employment Professionals – Centennial/Castle Rock is hiring a Maintenance and Automation Technician for a growing manufacturing company specializing in high-precision parts for the automotive, medical device, telecommunications, renewable energy, and industrial sectors. The facility supports advanced production methods, including injection molding and thermoforming.
As a Maintenance and Automation Technician, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment and automated systems across the production floor. You’ll work with a variety of technologies including PLCs, robotics, electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and stepper/servo motors to keep production running at peak performance.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning
- Install and set up production and automation equipment (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo/stepper motor systems)
- Integrate systems such as PLCs, HMIs, robotic controllers, and drives
- Collaborate with engineers and contractors on system setup and configuration
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on all plant equipment
- Diagnose and resolve malfunctions in controls and motor systems
- Minimize downtime by implementing proactive solutions
Programming & Optimization
- Program and fine-tune PLCs, HMIs, servo/stepper motor controllers
- Optimize systems for efficiency, quality, and reliability
- Work with engineers to implement improvements
Production Support
- Monitor equipment performance during production
- Quickly respond to alarms, errors, or breakdowns
- Provide technical guidance and training to operators as needed
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and upgrades
- Track performance metrics and assist in root cause analysis
- Participate in process improvement and reliability projects
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
- Ensure systems comply with regulations and internal standards
- Identify and mitigate potential hazards in automation operations
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required (technical certifications preferred)
- Experience in maintenance and automation within a manufacturing environment (plastics experience a plus)
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control systems
- Familiarity with ladder logic or structured text programming
- Ability to read technical schematics and diagrams
- Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
If you’re qualified and interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Express for immediate consideration:
Centennial, CO
2989
12200 East Briarwood Avenue
#148
Centennial, CO 80112
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