Metalsa

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Metalsa  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Automation Maintenance Technician

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Position Summary

The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment to support safe and reliable production. This position requires strong electrical and automation troubleshooting skills, with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment.

The ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot automation issues independently, identify root causes of equipment failures, and work with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

No college degree is required for this position. Relevant industrial maintenance, electrical, controls, or automation experience is valued over formal education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
  • Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Use Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 to monitor logic, identify faults, and diagnose equipment issues.
  • Troubleshoot electrical circuits, sensors, safety devices, I/O, motors, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks.
  • Read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
  • Diagnose equipment failures and determine the root cause rather than only resetting faults.
  • Troubleshoot HMI-related issues and use HMI/PLC information to assist with equipment diagnosis.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment.
  • Support equipment improvements and modifications that increase reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new or modified equipment.
  • Respond quickly to production downtime and communicate equipment status and repair progress.
  • Follow all plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and electrical safety requirements.
  • Document repairs, recurring failures, and corrective actions.
  • Work effectively with Maintenance, Controls, Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel.

Required Qualifications

  • Industrial maintenance, electrical, controls, or automation troubleshooting experience.
  • Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
  • Ability to connect to a PLC and use PLC logic to troubleshoot equipment problems.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to use a digital multimeter and other electrical troubleshooting equipment.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot 24VDC and industrial AC circuits.
  • Understanding of sensors, solenoids, relays, contactors, motors, VFDs, and industrial safety circuits.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently during equipment breakdowns and make sound troubleshooting decisions.
  • Ability to work required shifts, overtime, and weekends based on production needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with FANUC industrial robots is preferred but not required.
  • Experience troubleshooting FANUC robot faults, I/O, programs, mastering, and recovery.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix systems.
  • Experience with FactoryTalk View HMIs.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley servo and motion systems.
  • Experience with VFDs and industrial Ethernet networks.
  • Experience with automated welding, material handling, assembly, or automotive manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience with vision systems, barcode readers, and other automated inspection equipment is a plus.

Education

No college degree required.

Technical school, apprenticeship, industrial maintenance certifications, electrical certifications, or manufacturer-specific training are preferred but not required when the candidate has equivalent hands-on experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on troubleshooter who is comfortable connecting to an Allen-Bradley PLC, following the logic, checking field devices and electrical signals, and determining why a machine will not operate. We are looking for someone who can troubleshoot the problem—not simply reset the equipment and wait for the fault to return.

About Metalsa: We are a global Mexican company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world, seeking to minimize the environmental impact through innovation in our processes and products. For more information visit www.metalsa.com

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: Please note that you are required to provide your Social Security number and date of birth as a part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and will not be visible or accessible until you have been officially hired by Metalsa. Your personal data will be securely protected, and you so late for a legitimate employment purpose. By continuing you, acknowledge and accept these terms.

Metalsa

About Metalsa

Metalsa is a private company and a subsidiary of Proeza Group.

We manufacture tier-1 structural components for the light and commercial vehicle markets. We are constantly growing and innovating, and our state-of-the-art technology keeps our products at the forefront. Our portfolio includes structural components for light trucks, chassis frames, side rails, and cross members of heavy trucks and buses.

Our collaborators are the company's engine, and everyone works together to achieve our vision; “Together, we build the future of lightweight vehicle structures through innovation-driven solutions.”

We hold in high regard the individuality, authenticity, and contributions of all our employees, irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic safeguarded by applicable law.

Our culture is a strong asset because it fosters collaboration and communication to support efficient decision-making processes. We continually strive to eliminate barriers to collaboration and seek human development and the well-being of our communities. We create a multicultural team of more than 11,000 employees around the world, giving Metalsa the opportunity to offer solutions to the customer with a strategically global perspective.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Monterrey, MX
Year Founded
1956
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