Automation Maintenance Technician - Metals Department

Suncast Hiring Team•Batavia, IL

2d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Suncast Corporation is seeking experienced Automation Maintenance Technicians for a long-term growth opportunity within a major manufacturer of consumer products. The Automation Technician is responsible for planning repair methods, installing equipment, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, and repairing equipment as needed to support the production department. This role requires the ability to diagnose problems and accurately estimate the time and equipment needed for repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma plus technical courses preferred.
Minimum of two-five years of equipment and/or automation maintenance experience required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in simple English.
Ability to speak to managers, supervisors, and coworkers in simple English.
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, and diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to learn to enter data in an existing database.
Prior experience with a PC a plus.

Nice To Haves

Technical courses preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair production equipment.
Plan maintenance and repair procedures, including power, electric, and electronic control.
Diagnose problems, determine required repairs, and identify necessary equipment, supplies, and skills.
Estimate labor required for assigned repairs.
Requisition or make components for assigned repairs.
Operate machine tools as required to install and repair equipment.
Assist with the development of a preventive maintenance (PM) program, suggesting PM schedules and assisting with implementation.
Document all work in a neat and legible manner, ensuring documents are kept in accordance with department procedures.
Demonstrate good communication skills with other maintenance technicians and production supervisors.
Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.
Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods.