Advanced Automation Technician - High-Speed Process Control

Advanced Automation Technician - High-Speed Process Control

• 5 or more years of experience in industrial automation and advanced troubleshooting is a requirement for this position
• An Associate Degree in a related field is a significant advantage as you help us implement and maintain the next generation of process control systems
• Pay starts at $40.00
• 1st Shift Exclusive: Flexible start times available (7:00 AM or 9:00 AM)
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• No remote as this is an onsite position
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee
• Full benefits
• No relocation
• Located in the Brown Deer, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Advanced Automation Technician career opportunity is at a well-respected, financially sound industrial manufacturer of environmentally friendly products. In the company's entire history, they have never had a layoff, offering a level of job security that is rare in today’s market. The facility is clean, modern, and free of internal politics, fostering a "family-focused" culture where hard work is rewarded with consistent incentives. This role is available due to significant company growth and offers a "Day 1" benefits package, meaning you are covered from the moment you start. You will work on sophisticated, high-speed production machinery in a stable, friendly, and team-focused environment.

The successful candidate's duties and responsibilities will encompass:

• Provide expert troubleshooting and technical support for complex electronic control systems, high-speed drive systems, and production hardware to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability
• Execute PLC programming modifications and upgrades (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and implement SCADA solutions to enhance machine performance and data acquisition
• Lead continuous improvement and design projects, utilizing root cause analysis to engineer and implement control systems for upgraded or internally fabricated machinery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment installs and repairs, including the safe use of hand/power tools and rigging/forklift equipment to manage heavy industrial loads
• Champion a safe, 5S-compliant work environment while participating in a shared on-call rotation to ensure consistent technical coverage for the facility

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• 5+ years of experience in automation controls or a high-level industrial maintenance role
• 3+ years of strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI software suites
• 3+ years of proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering documents, including machine schematics and electrical diagrams
• 3+ years of comprehensive understanding of AC/DC drives, single/three-phase wiring, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a variety of power tools and forklift operation/rigging for heavy machinery
• Experience in high-speed processing environments (such as paper converting, printing, or continuous web manufacturing) is a major plus
• A solid work history free of frequent "job-hopping"
• A US citizen or possess a green card
• A residence within 45 minutes