Automation Technician

Kono Kogs, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health savings account

Life & Disability Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-provided phone allowance

Job summary

Kono Kogs, Inc. is a leading supplier of refurbished thermal oxidizer systems based in the United States. The role involves commissioning, preventive maintenance, customer training, and field support for RTO systems at client facilities. A strong electromechanical background and travel readiness are required to deliver hands-on service and documentation on-site.

The company provides comprehensive training and tools, along with competitive hourly pay and benefits. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Electromechanical degree or equivalent RTO service experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 30–45% with company paid travel expenses.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning of refurbished RTO systems and controls upgrades.
• Perform preventive maintenance of RTOs at customer facilities, including mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Train customers in operation and maintenance of oxidizers and related equipment.
• Measure and balance ductwork systems at customer sites.
• Provide documentation detailing service trips, expenses, and labor hours.
• Offer in-house and onsite service support as required, including PLC and interface troubleshooting.

Skills

Electromechanical experience

Travel willingness

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Excel/Word

Driver's license

Education

Electromechanical Degree

Job description

Established in 1996, Kono Kogs, Inc. is a privately owned company recognized as the world’s leading supplier of preowned thermal oxidizer systems. Kono Kogs, Inc. makes air pollution control more affordable by offering quality, refurbished thermal, catalytic, and regenerative thermal oxidizers to our clients to meet their stringent air permit regulations.

Position Responsibilities (Company-Provided Training)

• Perform commissioning of refurbished RTO’s system and controls upgrades.
• Perform preventive maintenance of RTOs at customer facilities including both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Train customers in the operation and maintenance of oxidizers and auxiliary equipment.
• Measure and balance ductwork systems at customer facilities.
• Provide documentation detailing service trips, expenses, and accumulated labor hours.
• Provide in-house and onsite service support as required.
• Provide in-house and onsite PLC and Interface screen troubleshooting as required.
• Evaluate electrical devices on assembly floor.
• Assist assembly and electric panel shop areas when not traveling.
• Comprehensive, hands on, training program conducted in our own facility utilizing actual equipment and tools.

Qualifications

• Electromechanical Degree or equivalent RTO service experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Availability to travel domestically up to 30-45% of the time. Company paid expenses include travel, lodging, and per diem.
• Mechanical/Electrical experience with the ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshooting/Problem solving capabilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills in Excel/Word.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass drug screening.

Benefits

• Straight time hourly wage of $28 - $40 per hour commensurate on experience.
• Additional hours over forty in a week, weekend, and holiday pay paid at overtime/premium rates.
• Company-provided phone allowance and phone plan.
• Health Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Aflac Insurance.
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays.
• Advanced technology and equipment.
• Strong and supportive company in a growing industry.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid travel expenses.
• Retention of all flight miles and hotel points.
• Company-issued credit card which includes airport lounge access.
• Tools provided by Kono Kogs, Inc.

Kono Kogs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.