Automation Technician
Agropur•Luxemburg, WI
•$37•Onsite
About The Position
The Automation Technician I uses knowledge of electronics, mechanics, automation and computer‑controlled systems to troubleshoot, maintain and repair a wide range of automated production equipment. This includes work on PLC-controlled equipment (Allen‑Bradley ), HMI systems, instrumentation, sensors, motors, and other components essential to plant operations.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
- Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates required.
- Experience with wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines required.
- Experience planning, selecting, testing, installing and maintaining equipment and other types of systems required.
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Automated Systems using Allen‑Bradley PLCs a computer.
- Trouble shoot the automation system using various PLC programs.
- Monitor and troubleshoot HMI Systems, making adjustments or modifications as needed.
- Perform checks and calibration of plant floor equipment.
- Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance work.
- Interpret and update electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&ID diagrams and redlined plans.
- Perform Completion of Documentation for scheduled maintenance work.
- Install new electrical circuits (sensors, motors, VFDs, valves, actuators).
- Document maintenance tasks using a CMMS system.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance of $5000 (certain conditions apply)
- Salary $36.56 $1.50 shift differential
- 2 pay increases within first year!
- Double time on Sunday and holidays
- Schedule 2-2-3 12 hours shift 6pm to 6am
- Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
- 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Advancement Opportunities
- Healthy work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
