Automation Technician - Farmer City, IL.

Bayer•Farmer City, IL

6d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

As an Automation Technician, you focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production systems. You operate machines or equipment, adjusting factors such as temperature, pressure, flow, and material reactions to ensure optimal performance. You manually control units or operate them via control systems, execute product changeovers, and ensure equipment cleanliness and decontamination. You collaborate with Maintenance Engineers and the production team to maintain all maintenance processes, ensuring maximum plant availability. You are expected to engage with contractors, technicians, and Site Leadership, supporting training and continuous improvement initiatives. You handle basic activities in IT systems, such as SAP and electronic networks, and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety, and environment policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of applicable experience
Valid Driver’s License
Open to working days, nights, weekends and overtime per business needs
Familiarity with Regulatory Standards, especially NFPA 70

Nice To Haves

Technical Training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics
Knowledge of Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment, Logical Controls, and Programmable Industrial Automation
Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of Robotics
Technical college diploma and/or related technical certification
Experience using SAP and PLC systems

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production systems, adjusting operational factors to ensure optimal performance
Conduct routine analytics, take samples, and document work results during shift handovers
Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs with the technical team to ensure maximum plant availability
Collaborate with contractors, technicians, and Site Leadership to support training and continuous improvement
Operate forklifts, fill and manage tank wagons, and maintain workplace housekeeping
Conduct interlock tests and ensure the availability and reliability of control systems and data transfer systems
Develop and participate in Failure Analyses, develop working instructions and one-point lessons, and train the Autonomous Maintenance team
Identify and implement improvements in processes, equipment, and procedures, using Focused Improvement techniques like 5WHYs
Support the adoption of 5S practices to maintain a conducive work environment and align with marking and ordering tools
Keep metrics and other relevant information up to date in visual management frameworks to facilitate teamwork and shift changes