Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

WBL - Automation Specialist

WITRON Group · Belvidere, IL · 3 days ago
Engineering$30–$38/hrFull-time

Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 7,000 colleagues worldwide. Our teams act as professionals equipped to find the best solutions for our customers' specific needs. Our growing division has close to 1,000 employees, and our corporate culture is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward.

Pay

$30.00–$38.00/hour

  • Evening Shift: +$2.00/hr
  • Night Shift: +$3.00/hr
  • Freezer Premium: +$2.00/hr

Schedule

  • Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
  • Night Shift: 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM

About the Role

  • Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, including conveyors, cranes, and material handling systems
  • Perform preventive and corrective electrical and mechanical maintenance
  • Diagnose equipment issues to minimize downtime and maximize system performance
  • Document work in our CMMS system
  • Support safe, efficient operations while maintaining a clean and organized workspace
  • Participate in equipment commissioning and startup activities

Requirements

  • Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical training
  • 1+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or automation environment
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and PLCs
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Safety-focused with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Work Environment

  • Work with advanced automation technology
  • Comfortable with climbing heights and industrial equipment
  • Willing to work evenings, nights, and weekends
  • Freezer environment exposure (PPE provided)

Benefits

  • (3) Bonus opportunities
  • Health insurance, AD&D
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Dental insurance
  • Full vision insurance coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Leave of absence support program
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Discounts on services/products
  • Blue365 health & wellness discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telehealth services
  • WITRON Bonus program eligibility
  • Special Days bonuses for life milestones
  • Brand name work apparel and professional tools provided
  • Collaborative corporate culture with open-door policy, company events, and team-building measures
  • Career growth and development opportunities

Similar jobs

Automation Specialist

ActalentBirmingham, AL· 1 mo ago
Engineering$120k–$160k/yrapply on ars2.equest.com

Automation Specialist

EMCOR Services CombustioneerLanham, MD· 1 mo ago
Engineering$55/hrapply on careers-emcorgroup.icims.com