Hiring: Automation - Automation Technician (B Shift, 7am - 7pm) Company: Polytainers Inc. Location: Lees Summit, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:33:51 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •3 - 5 years of technical experience in a fast paced, high volume lean manufacturing environment. Experience in injection molded plastics and/or food packaging industry preferred •5 years of technical experience in a fast paced, high volume lean manufacturing environment. Experience in injection molded plastics and/or food packaging industry preferred Required Skills: •Set-up and maintain various parts handling equipment for plastic containers and lids including take-out robots, IML robots, vision inspection systems and associated equipment •Load HMI programs and modify as necessary to reduce defects, improve cycle time and increase overall efficiency •Read and interpret robot HMI messages/errors to accurately diagnose robot status and faults •Install, diagnose, adjust, and replace various discrete sensors, photo sensors, proximity sensors, reed switches, etc. •Install, diagnose, adjust, and replace various servo motors, servo drives, encoders, and cables •Configure vision inspection system after label change and material change •Preform start up and mid run vision system inspection including red rabbit testing, defect threshold testing, barcode/QR code testing and reject system testing •Perform robotic preventative maintenance including cleaning, greasing, replacing, and rebuilding robot components as well as cleaning and maintaining associated equipment, platforms and, conveyors Qualifications: •High School Diploma •Post-secondary education, preferably in Automation •Minimum 3 - 5 years of technical experience in a fast paced, high volume lean manufacturing environment. Experience in injection molded plastics and/or food packaging industry preferred •Proven track record working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills •Strong mechanical ability and proven ability to root cause and determine permanent corrective actions. Experience with cameras and/or vision inspection systems. General knowledge of In Mold Labeling (IML) and injection molding operations is highly desirable. A bias for action and proven ability to deliver results •Mechanically inclined with a positive can-do attitude •Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic, which is demonstrated in your past behaviors •Flexible and able to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations & with various individuals and groups. •Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions •Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!