Automation Maintenance Apprentice — PLC & Robotics

Weiss-Aug; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Personal TimeOff

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing, is hiring an Advanced Maintenance Technician Apprentice at our Elk Grove Village, IL facility. You will learn to build, test, and maintain automated systems used in high-volume production, while pursuing hands-on training through Harper Community College.

You’ll gain exposure to PLC programming, robotics, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, with a clear path toward DOL Journeyman status and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Complete manufacturing classroom courses leading to graduation.
• Basic math – speed and feeds.
• Machine operation.
• Blueprint reading.
• Use of gages, calipers, gauge pins and micrometers.
• Participate in team challenges: robot rumble, hi-mileage vehicle, sports, TMA machining contest.
• Experience safely working with power tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, and test mechanical and electrical systems used in automated industrial processes
• Ensure automated systems are working using technical diagnostic and measuring devices
• Perform preventative maintenance equipment
• Maintain and repair equipment and facility
• Work toward DOL Journeyman status
• Learn PLC programming
• Learn motors, robots and automation control systems
• Learn how to maintain metal working machines and assembly cells
• Work with experienced Advanced Maintenance Journeyman
• Attend Harper Community College classes for 3 years 2 days/week
• Complete Harper Community College competency requirements (estimate 4-5 years)
• Maintain a clean work area

Skills

Basic math

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Gages & micrometers

Power tools safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Manufacturing coursework

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing, is hiring an Advanced Maintenance Technician Apprentice at our Elk Grove Village, IL facility. You will learn to build, test, and maintain automated systems used in high-volume production, while pursuing hands-on training through Harper Community College.

You’ll gain exposure to PLC programming, robotics, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, with a clear path toward DOL Journeyman status and a comprehensive benefits package.