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GF Casting Solutions · 14 hours ago

Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

GF Casting Solutions is a forward-thinking leader in the field of lightweight components for the mobility and energy industry. They are seeking a Mechatronics & Robotics Technician to provide hands-on technical support in a highly automated manufacturing environment, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and troubleshooting various automation and controls issues.

AutomotiveManufacturingRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical support for a 95% automated manufacturing environment, ensuring maximum equipment uptime across diecasting, trim/extraction/handling, machining & assembly, heat treat, straightening and grinding cells

Troubleshoot and repair automation and controls issues including PLC logic faults, safety circuit faults, sensor failures, communication/network issues, servo/drive faults, HMI alarms, and robot errors

Diagnose and resolve ABB robot issues including:

Recovery from faults and collisions, mastering checks, calibration verification, tool/base data verification

Program touch-ups and minor modifications as authorized

I/O mapping validation, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) integration checks, and cycle optimization support

Support Siemens PLC-based systems by:

Reading/diagnosing logic and trends, validating I/O, and performing controlled changes per site change-control

Maintaining program backups/version control, restoring programs, and verifying commissioning parameters after repairs

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial safety systems (e-stops, interlocks, gates, light curtains, scanners, safety relays/PLCs) and ensure compliance with LOTO and site safety standards

Troubleshoot and maintain industrial communication networks used in the plant (e.g., Profinet/Industrial Ethernet and related field communications), including device replacement, addressing, and communication fault resolution

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for automation assets:

Robot PMs (grease, harness/cable inspections, batteries, axis checks)

Controls cabinet PMs (fans/filters, thermal checks, loose connections, contamination control)

Sensor/vision/measurement system cleaning and verification where applicable

Support planned downtime and changeovers:

Assist with start-ups, line clearance, recipe/parameter verification, and validation runs after maintenance

Confirm interlocks, safe zones, and cycle readiness before releasing equipment to production

Qualification

Siemens PLCABB robotsAutomation troubleshootingIndustrial safety systemsPreventive maintenanceCollaborative problem solvingDocumentation

Required

Diagnose and resolve ABB robot issues including: Recovery from faults and collisions, mastering checks, calibration verification, tool/base data verification, Program touch-ups and minor modifications as authorized, I/O mapping validation, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) integration checks, and cycle optimization support

Support Siemens PLC-based systems by: Reading/diagnosing logic and trends, validating I/O, and performing controlled changes per site change-control, Maintaining program backups/version control, restoring programs, and verifying commissioning parameters after repairs

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial safety systems (e-stops, interlocks, gates, light curtains, scanners, safety relays/PLCs) and ensure compliance with LOTO and site safety standards

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for automation assets: Robot PMs (grease, harness/cable inspections, batteries, axis checks), Controls cabinet PMs (fans/filters, thermal checks, loose connections, contamination control), Sensor/vision/measurement system cleaning and verification where applicable

Support planned downtime and changeovers: Assist with start-ups, line clearance, recipe/parameter verification, and validation runs after maintenance, Confirm interlocks, safe zones, and cycle readiness before releasing equipment to production

Automation/Robotics technician supporting a highly automated HPDC diecasting operation with integrated automated machining & assembly, heat treatment, and straightening/grinding lines

Expert in rapid troubleshooting and recovery of Siemens PLC-controlled equipment and ABB robot cells, including safety circuits, I/O, drives/servos, HMIs, and industrial networks

Proven ability to drive uptime and reliability through structured diagnostics, PM optimization, disciplined change control, and strong documentation

Collaborative, safety-first problem solver who partners with Production, Quality, and Engineering to execute RCA, reduce recurring faults, and improve cycle stability