Automation Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an Automation Technician to support the injection molding operations at our Leominster, MA facility. This non-exempt role involves troubleshooting automated packaging cells and robotics, with 12-hour day and night shifts and a starting pay of $26/hour with a $1 day and $2 night differential.

You will work closely with Automation Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maintain equipment, perform PMs, and continuously improve processes.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles to motors, drivers, belts, and bearings.
• 1 year or more experience running high-speed machinery (injection molding, etc.).
• Experience in operations and equipment maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Experience communicating with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain automation packaging cells and multi-axis robotics.
• Actively participate in technical activities to improve production processes.
• Provide feedback/training to Operator Technicians as needed.
• Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is performed.
• Ensure Asset Strategies are executed and provide feedback when changes are needed.
• Track issues/repairs and escalate via SAP or similar tools.

Skills

Electrical principles

Mechanical principles

High-speed machinery

Communication

Education

Electronic/Mechanical Technology degree

5+ years maintenance experience (alternative)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your Job

Are you a mechanically inclined person who enjoys working in a team environment to troubleshoot and resolve electro-mechanical issues? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you! We are seeking qualified applicants for the Automation Technician role supporting the injection molding operations at our Leominster, MA facility.

Our Team

This position will be a part of a dynamic work team and report to the Automation Manufacturing Engineer. This position will also work closely with our Maintenance team in the execution of PMs, and Operations team with continuous mentorship for our Automation Operators.

This is a non-exempt hourly position working a flexible 12-hour shift. We have 12-hour day (7am-7pm) and 12-hour night (7pm-7am) shifts available. This position pays $26 per hour and up, based on experience, and includes a shift differential ($1 for day, $2 for nights).

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation packaging cells and multi-axis robotics. This includes corrective maintenance
• Actively participate in technical activities that lead to improved production processes
• Effectively provide feedback/training to Operator Technicians as needed
• Use tools and data to predict when maintenance is performed
• Ensure Asset Strategies are being executed and provide feedback when changes are needed
• Track issues/repairs and utilize escalation process via SAP or similar tools
• Work collaboratively with other internal resources to engage additional platform team members as needed

Who You Are

• 1 year or more experience in applying basic electrical and mechanical principles to motors, drivers, belts, and bearings
• 1 year or more experience running high-speed machinery (injection molding, paper or corrugated, etc.)
• Experience in operations and equipment maintenance in an industrial environment
• Experience communicating with all levels of an organization

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2-year degree or higher with an Electronic or Mechanical Technology focus, OR 5 or more years of electrical/mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting experience
• Experience applying Basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting
• Experience with maintenance and/or operation of injection molding machines
• Experience in applying Root Cause Analysis techniques.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.