Automation Technician Jobs

SureStaff is partnering with our Client for this top direct hire full time company in the New Berlin, Wi Market
What does success look like for the right candidate: Must have a minimum of 2 years (prefer 5 if possible) with highly automated and semi-automated line. We have custom made machinery so we need someone who can troubleshoot and work independently on 3rd shift. For schooling, we would like someone who has an associate degree in maintenance or a journeyman certification if possible but not necessary. Right now, the starting pay is $27-$30 per hour and this position is an hourly, Non-Exempt role and the hours are from 10:30PM-7:00AM Sunday night-Thursday night. However, can be flexible if needed. We are looking for an automation technician with experience in Numatics and sensors. This company has a great culture with a wonderful benefit package.
Position Summary:Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and a variety of other production machines and equipment including their safety devices by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes work orders, blueprints and schematics to determine work to be performed.

• Troubleshooting equipment problems. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Examines defective machinery to determine cause of malfunction and performs machine repairs.

• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, then inspects parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

• Repairs, rebuilds or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts.

• May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other tools to make and repair parts and machines.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Utilizes computers and ladder logic to determine PLC and SLC problems and make revisions.

• Sets up and starts devices and machines to test their performance.

• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.

• Performs preventative maintenance.

• May write computer programs for new machinery with appropriate supervision.

• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase production efficiencies.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Journeyman status preferable.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to read blueprints and schematics. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Protective Equipment Required:PPE requirements may vary depending on tasks performed. Long hair must be tied back at all times. No jewelry, except smooth wedding bands or post earrings, can be worn while performing any duties. A list of PPE follows: Required = (R) Task Specific = (T.S.)ear plugs (T.S.) proper footwear (R)safety glasses with side shields (R)apron (T.S.)face shield (T.S.)goggles (T.S.)jacket (T.S.)Sleeves (T.S.)
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