Automation & Controls Technician II/III

Greenheck Group•Schofield, WI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Greenheck Group is hiring an Automation & Controls Technician II/III to provide advanced technical expertise for production equipment, electrical controls, and laser systems used in manufacturing. The position also coordinates preventative maintenance and manages and executes complex projects. It calls for strong problem-solving and decision-making, customer service, planning, and organizational skills. The Automation and Controls Team provides round-the-clock operational support. Team members may work overtime, participate in a weekend on-call rotation, and adjust schedules in response to unforeseen situations. The role is based on-site at the Schofield, Wisconsin location. Off-shift work receives shift premium pay; second- and third-shift rotations are four 10-hour days. The work environment is described as clean and safe.

Requirements

For Technician II: 2–4 years of relevant work experience in industrial equipment, power distribution, and automation in a manufacturing environment.
For Technician III: 4–6 years of relevant work experience in industrial equipment, power distribution, and automation in a manufacturing environment.
A two-year associate degree in Electromechanical, Electronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent years of job experience.
Full awareness and understanding of electrical hazards and mitigation techniques; the job may involve exposure to up to 600V nominal, CAT 4, and 15,000V resonator hazards.
For Technician III, ability to manage projects from start to finish and excellent troubleshooting skills.
Ability to participate in the weekend on-call rotation and respond quickly to calls and within two hours to on-site support.
Ability to work occasional overtime and respond to unforeseen situations that may change the schedule.

Nice To Haves

Allen Bradley 500 and 5000 platform programming training (Technician II) or training (Technician III).
AutoCAD Electrical experience or training.
Project management skills (Technician II).
Troubleshooting skills (Technician II).
OEM equipment training.
GE Proficy training (Technician III).
Trumpf LM1 training (Technician III).
Trumpf LM2 training (Technician III).

Responsibilities

Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting of circuits and electromechanical systems.
Assist with troubleshooting advanced hydraulic issues and associated electrical controls.
Troubleshoot automated CNC and motion-control systems and diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair laser systems.
Occasionally work independently to resolve chronic asset issues.
Respond promptly to production and maintenance requests and verify that completed repairs and work operate properly.
Follow manufacturing safety practices and compliance requirements.
Ensure requested parts and services are delivered and documented.
Provide professional, high-quality customer service.
Participate in maintaining 5S activities and in GPS events and other continuous-improvement activities.
Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks, coordinate maintenance with production and mechanics, and suggest improvements to preventative-maintenance tasks.
Participate in the weekend on-call rotation, respond promptly to calls, and provide on-site support within two hours.
Travel occasionally, as planned or unplanned, for training, support, preventative maintenance, and downtime support.
Communicate professionally with stakeholders and team members, participate in shift hand-offs, and communicate important changes and completed work.
Document work in the CMMS and shift reports; record asset changes in electronic and hard-copy documents; update schematics in AutoCAD or on hard copy; and document procedural changes.
Report complications or issues to the A&C technical lead or immediate supervisor.
Independently manage and execute complex projects while following safety and electrical codes; order parts, create documentation, and ensure proper operation.
Specify, quote, order, receive, return, and send parts for repair.
Schedule and coordinate OEM service for assets and act as liaison between manufacturing and OEM support.
Document work and time and charge parts used against work orders; use the CMMS to research machine history.