Automation Maintenance Technician

Suncast•Batavia, IL

8h•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality. Our philosophy is to promote from within, and we invest in our employees’ training and development through tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more. We offer a clean manufacturing environment where safety is always job one. Due to continued expansion, Suncast Corporation is hiring experienced Automation Maintenance Technicians. This position is a long-term growth opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded Equipment Maintenance Technician interested in a career with a major manufacturer of consumer products. The Automation Technician is responsible for planning repair methods, installing equipment, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, repairing equipment as required in order to support the production department. This employee is able to diagnose problems and accurately estimate the amount of time and the equipment required to perform a repair.

Requirements

High school diploma plus technical courses preferred.
Strong mechanical skills
Some manufacturing, mechanical and/or automation maintenance experience required
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair production equipment.
Plan maintenance and repair procedures. This will include power, electric, and electronic control.
Diagnose problems.
Determine what repairs are required and what equipment, supplies, and skills are needed to complete the repairs.
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.
Suggest PM schedules for equipment and assist with implementing the plan.
Document all work in a neat and legible manner.
Ensure that all documents are kept in accordance with department procedures.
Demonstrate good communication skills with other maintenance technicians and with production supervisors.
Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.