Automation Technician

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An industry leader in the food manufacturing space is looking for an Automation Technician to join their team in Wisconsin on a permanent basis. They pride themselves on building employee’s skills through their ongoing training and grow employee’s careers within a highly supportive team environment.

This Automation Technician position will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated production equipment, including robotic systems, packaging machinery, and integrated control systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform preventive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems
• Program and maintain PLC systems and HMI interfaces
• Troubleshoot and repair robotic systems and end-of-arm tooling
• Maintain and calibrate sensors, motors, and control systems
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance
• Assist in training personnel to operate, maintain, and the setup of production machinery and equipment
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate repair records (CMMS)
• Respond to emergency breakdown situations

Key Qualifications Include:

• Associate’s degree or a journeyman status in Electronic Technology - Automation, Electromechanical Maintenance Technology, Industrial Machine Repair, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial controls
• Experience with robotic systems and programming
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Shift options -

1st shift – 5.30am – 1.30pm

2nd shift – 12.30pm – 8.30pm

3rd shift – 8.30pm – 5.30am

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Engineering, Information Technology, and Manufacturing
• Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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