Automation Technician

Grede • Reedsburg, WI

2d • $30

About The Position

Join our team as an Automation Technician and earn a competitive hourly wage starting at $30 per hour. Starting pay is determined by your experience. Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you! The Automation Technician owns the process for preventive and breakdown maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting. You'll perform general diagnostic and programming of PLCs using an understanding of PLC operations. This position handles the installation, diagnostics, programming, and repair of robotic equipment as well as the safe and timely installation and maintenance of electrical control systems. You'll have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments to identify, define, and solve problems.

Requirements

• Associate (A.S.) degree in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or a combination of education and experience, which may include skilled trades programs or military training
• 4+ years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Standard computer skills plus strong skills in document organization, the use of technical materials, and research techniques
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members
• Function optimally in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations personnel
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in any technical field or techniques are a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical automation systems and equipment, drive systems, robotic systems, microprocessor-based (PLC) systems, electronic control systems/devices, and vision/laser systems
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, coordinating with manufacturers and field representatives as needed
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches, or drawings
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts
• Rebuild manufacturing equipment as needed, assist in the movement and installation of equipment, and source equipment parts as needed
• Calibrate instrumentation devices using specialized test equipment and software
• Respond to trouble calls and emergencies, both during and outside normal work hours
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, control circuits, digital electronics, electrical, power supplies, computers, and power distribution, as well as perform preventive maintenance on various Production and Automated systems
• Comply with and follow all procedures within the company's security policy

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in retention bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• 401(K) match to help you build long-term financial stability
• Wellness programs and access to a Worksite Wellness Center
• Paid vacation and holidays so you can recharge
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and PPE allowances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees