Industrial Automation Specialist–-Speed Systems, Controls & PLC Expert

Industrial Automation Specialist – (High-Speed Systems, Controls & PLC Expert)

From $40.00/hr plus premium benefits. Brown Deer, WI Area. Exclusive 1st Shift. Lead the programming, integration, and optimization of high-speed automated production machinery.

• Experience:
  
  5+ Years in Automation Controls, Systems Integration, or Senior Industrial Maintenance
• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Automation, or related field preferred
• Tech: PLC/HMI Programming (Allen-Bradley & Siemens), SCADA Solutions, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Skills:
  
  Complex Schematic Interpretation, AC/DC Power Distribution, Continuous Web/High-Speed Processing
• Compensation:
  Starting at $40.00+ per hour (Based on depth of expertise) + Day 1 Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Schedule:
  
  Exclusive 1st Shift | Flexible Start Times Available (7:00 AM or 9:00 AM) | Shared On-Call Rotation
• Location:
  
  Greater Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County area (100% Onsite)
• Auth: US Citizen or Green Card Holder required

• Providing expert-level troubleshooting and technical support for complex electronic control networks, high-speed drive systems, and heavy production hardware to maximize facility uptime
• Executing precise PLC programming modifications, logic upgrades, and HMI developments utilizing Allen-Bradley and Siemens software suites
• Implementing and refining SCADA solutions to enhance real-time data acquisition, machine tracking, and predictive maintenance metrics
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and control system redesigns, utilizing root cause analysis to engineer control systems for upgraded or internally fabricated equipment
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams during complex capital equipment installs, handling wiring, industrial rigging, and precise machinery positioning
• Interpreting intricate multi-page electrical schematics, network diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to resolve intermittent communication or processing faults
• Championing a safe, 5S-compliant production floor while participating in a balanced, shared on-call rotation to ensure consistent technical facility coverage

• Controls Foundation: 5 or more years of dedicated experience in automation controls, systems engineering, or a high-level industrial electro-mechanical maintenance role
• Software Mastery: 3+ years of robust, hands‑on proficiency writing, editing, and diagnosing logic within Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/RSLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal) environments
• Technical Literacy: 3+ years of comprehensive experience interpreting complex machine schematics, single/three‑phase wiring diagrams (up to 480V), and industrial network topologies
• Fluid Power & Drives: 3+ years of deep technical understanding managing AC/DC drive systems, servo controls, advanced pneumatics, and high‑pressure hydraulic circuits
• Industrial Rigging:
  Hands‑on capability utilizing power tools, forklifts, and overhead rigging equipment to safely manipulate heavy manufacturing assets
• Preferred Industry Background:
  Direct experience debugging machinery in high‑speed, continuous‑motion processing environments (such as paper converting, commercial printing, packaging, or web manufacturing) is a significant advantage
• Stability: A reliable, long‑term employment history free of frequent "job-hopping"—our client values dedicated, long‑term career partners
• Requirements:
  Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a 45‑minute drive of the Brown Deer area