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PTI Engineered Plastics

Manufacturing Automation Technician/Engineer in Armada

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A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.

$62,055 / year median in Michigan

+6% projected growth

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Job Ref:
3167428256
Employer:
Network Company Name:
PTI Engineered Plastics Industry:
Engineering Job Type:
Full Time State:
Michigan City:
Armada Zip Code:
48005
Post Date:
09/07/2026 Job Description Job Description If you understand the plastics industry and are mechanically inclined, and can work well with others, this position is for you! The main function of this job is to set up, review, adjust and troubleshoot automation and secondary equipment. This position establishes, documents, and improves processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and repeatable production. The technician plays a vital role in maintaining equipment performance, supporting product quality, and collaborating with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.
General Duties:
To authorize and implement changes to processes or changes to equipment to improve efficiency, quality and safety. To halt any production run that creates an unsafe condition or is producing out of specification parts. To ensure work instructions, process documentation and setup sheets are accurate, complete and accessible. Verify technical data, CAD files, and engineering drawings for manufacturability and adherence to specifications. Participate as required in product, tooling and secondary equipment design reviews to ensure manufacturability. Support Mfg. Engineers and Program Managers. Ensure supplies are maintained and re-ordered.
Skills and Experience:
Strong troubleshooting qualities with data driven results. Hands-on technical skills with robotics, automation and secondary equipment. Having some PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) knowledge and/or experience Experience working with low voltage Direct Current electrical components Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints and schematics. Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Ability to use CAD for fixture and process-related design work. Ability to operate machine tools as required for secondary equipment. Ability to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint 3 years hands on experience with plastic injection molding
Benefits Include:
Extremely clean facility, air-conditioned plant Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Flex Spending Account 10 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday 1 Paid day off to get annual physical 401 K with matching Internal Job Posting for career pathing Employee Assistance Program, free Short -Term & Long -Term Disability Vacation time, Personal time Company paid Life Insurance $25,000 Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee, Spouse, Dependents Community outreach opportunities Employee Wellness Program Many free lunches, and more Company Description PTI Engineered Plastics is a custom plastic injection molder and manufacturer serving the medical, aerospace and consumer products industries for more than 42 years. Utilizing innovative technology, PTI specializes in complex, low-to-mid volume production with extensive capabilities in design, tooling, and manufacturing systems. For a virtual tour of our 160,000 square foot facility in Macomb, Michigan, visit our website at -virtual-tour/. Company Description PTI Engineered Plastics is a custom plastic injection molder and manufacturer serving the medical, aerospace and consumer products industries for more than 42 years. Utilizing innovative technology, PTI specializes in complex, low-to-mid volume production with extensive capabilities in design, tooling, and manufacturing systems. For a virtual tour of our 160,000 square foot facility in Macomb, Michigan, visit our website at

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Floating Holidays
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health and Wellness Programs