Automation Technician

Aptar Group•Mukwonago, WI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

Requirements

Ability to work alone with minimal direct supervision.
Acquire and develop, at acceptable rates, an extensive knowledge of electronics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, and vision systems through technical college level courses and supplier seminars.
Strong mechanical aptitude, measured by the STM testing.
Acquire and develop proficiency in machining and fabrication, including proficiency in MIG and TIG welding and drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operation.
Acquire and develop ability to work from mechanical prints and electrical schematics.
Ability to work with associates from all levels of the organization.
Completion of fork truck training and the ability to operate fork trucks safely.
High school education or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical aptitude.
Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Basic computer operation skills with current software operating systems and programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems, resolving all problems.
Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.
Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, as required by preventive maintenance program and production schedules.
Document repair and maintenance activities and quality checks.
Participate in new equipment design.
Train others on job duties, including outside molders.
Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are working properly.
Perform required housekeeping, keeping all storage areas organized.
Continuously maintain and advance skill level by attending seminars and vendor training, keeping up with current and future automation technologies.
Set up new equipment.
Build crates for equipment relocation.
Do conversions on assembly, lining and closing machines.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retention bonus potential up to $5,000
Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
401(k)
retirement savings plan
vacation
medical
dental
vision
maternity/paternity leave
life insurance for you and optional for your dependents
LTD
STD
flex spending
pet care
auto & home
critical illness
a wellness program