Molding Automation Technician - Nights

Responsibilities

• Perform automation-related duties with minimum supervision.
• Conduct scheduled and preventative maintenance on robots, automated equipment, sensors, conveyors, and related control systems.
• Assist employees in all departments and facilities with troubleshooting automation issues.
• Keep automation work areas, robots, and peripheral equipment neat and orderly.
• Demonstrate willingness to receive training and progress in the automation/controls field.
• Obtain parts in times of emergency to minimize downtime.
• Take control of equipment when a situation arises that has the potential for personal injury or rapid deterioration of automated machinery.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Have mechanical and electrical/controls aptitude.
• Accept responsibility for work performed.
• Dependable and motivated with a good work history.
• Able to participate in an apprenticeship or technical training program.
• Able to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and automation diagrams.
• Good reading comprehension and math skills.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist.
• Must be able to work around grease, oils and solvents without adverse reaction.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Must be able to stand, walk bend or stoop through an entire shift.
• Good manual dexterity of arms and fingers.
• Must have 20/20 vision with correction and must be able to differentiate color.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting pay: $29.75/hour plus $1.00 shift differential while working on nights.
• 12 hour shifts: 7pm to 7am.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location.
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).