Automation Technician (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift)

Ives & Associates

📍 Kansas City, Missouri, United States 💼 Direct Hire 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

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Job Description

Automation Technician (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift) – Kansas City
Company Overview
Our client is a leading plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry for over 40 years, offering advanced solutions in injection molding, TPO/TPE materials, extrusion, and engineered composites.
Position Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated systems in a plastic injection molding environment. This role ensures maximum production uptime by supporting robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and auxiliary automation while meeting safety, quality, and IATF 16949 standards.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair: 
Robotics (Fanuc, Wittman, Sepro, Viper) 

End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) 

Conveyors and part handling systems 
Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives 

Perform preventative and predictive mainten...
            

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Job Details

Location Kansas City, Missouri
Job Type Direct Hire
Category Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Posted Date July 02, 2026
Application Deadline August 11, 2026