Job Description

Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Mukwonago, WI

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour (DOE)

3rd Shift | 2-2-3 | 6pm - 6am

Plastics Manufacturing

We're recruiting for an experienced Automation Technician to join an established Plastics Manufacturer in Mukwonago, WI.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business, maintaining injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment while supporting production through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems, resolving all problems.
• Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.
• Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, as required by preventive maintenance program and production schedules.
• Document repair and maintenance activities and quality checks.
• Participate in new equipment design.
• Train others on job duties, including outside molders.
• Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are working properly.
• Perform required housekeeping, keeping all storage areas organized.
• Continuously maintain and advance skill level by attending seminars and vendor training, keeping up with current and future automation technologies.
• Set up new equipment.
• Build crates for equipment relocation.
• Do conversions on assembly, lining and closing machines.

What We're Looking For

• Acquire and develop, at acceptable rates, an extensive knowledge of electronics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, and vision systems through technical college level courses and supplier seminars.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, measured by the STM testing.
• Acquire and develop proficiency in machining and fabrication, including proficiency in MIG and TIG welding and drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operation.
• Acquire and develop ability to work from mechanical prints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work with associates from all levels of the organization.
• Completion of fork truck training and the ability to operate fork trucks safely.

Apply

Click Apply or contact: 2784

James Walden

773-747-767

[email protected]

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Conveyor Systems