Automation Technician I-V

Company: Challenge Manufacturing Company
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Up to $4,500 sign-on bonusAttractive Relocation Bonus available for qualifying candidatesHighly competitive pay rates of up to $45 an hour based on skillsCutting-edge facility and impactful work Who We Want: Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications. What You'll Do: Depending on experience: Mentor Automation Technician level I-III members as well as Weld Technicians Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician III. Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment. Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints. Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel). Perform tasks at an intermediate level with electrician supervision: Wiring harnesses, Drive systems, Relays, Boards Motors Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications. Perform basic offline programming using RoboCAD/Robot Studio. TCP Verification, I/O Simulation, Move Creation/Modification, Zone Setups. Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.). Use the following equipment safely at an advanced level: Hand measuring tools, Multi meters, Amp meters, Welding current meter, Digital force gauge, Micro-Ohm meter Fixture adjustments – minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer). Understanding of shimming processes. Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications. Automation Technician IV must demonstrate competency in (2) of the below specialties: PLC Programming, Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence), Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC, Program Panel View (HMI), Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks, Search, cross reference, and edit a program, Troubleshoot HMI system, Load program, Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.), Replace system, set IP address, set system name, Troubleshoot Valve Stacks, Intermediate robot programming methods, Load ID, Gun Tuning, Adding system components (i.e., add valves/ I/O blocks) Program robot offline (write routines) Setup / troubleshoot issues with tool changers Setup / troubleshoot issues with external axes TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus) Creating offset positions Replace motors, resolvers, serial pulse coders Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester When and Where: Available Shifts: 1st shift 5:30am - 1:30pm M-F 2nd shift 1:30pm - 9:30pm M-F 3rd shift 9:30pm - 5:30am S-Th Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. What You Need to Have: High School Diploma or equivalent (required) Ability to obtain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required) Excellent verbal communication skills (required) Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.) Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal candidates) Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (internal and external candidates) Knowledge of PLC systems and Intermediate programming methods (required) Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience (required) Minimum 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience (required) Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred) Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician (preferred) Minimum 10 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician or Equivalent experience and education (preferred) Strong electrical and mechanical background in industrial and automated systems Steel toed boots and hard hat required on site Challenge Manufacturing is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact the respective Talent Acquisition Partner. Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Challenge Manufacturing will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a forma complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Challenge Manufacturing's legal duty to furnish information. Due to customer requirements, it is prohibited by federal export control laws from transferring controlled information and technology to "Foreign Persons" except as specifically authorized by the U.S. government. In the absence of such authorization, access to controlled information or technology must be limited to "U.S. Persons." Accordingly, in order to comply with export control laws, the customer is required to verify a contractor's status as being either a "U.S. Person" or a " Foreign Person." You should be proficient in: PLC Troubleshooting Skills Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Electrical Schematics Troubleshooting Skills CAD Software Industrial Robot Programming Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment Production Optimization PLC Programming Experience Electrical / Electronic Systems Machines & technologies you'll use: MIG Welder TIG Welder CNC Automation Solutions (Fanuc) Automotive Vehicles Robotic Welder CAD Software HMI Industrial Robot (Kawasaki, Universal Robotics, Fanuc)

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