Automation Technician

MGS, a Coesia company; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% match

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

HSA contribution

Profit-sharing

Job summary

MGS Machine, a Coesia company, seeks an experienced assembler to join its Minnesota manufacturing team. You will assemble high-speed packaging machinery, lead machine powerups, and troubleshoot systems while collaborating with engineering to implement robust solutions.

Required are a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in assembly, and strong math/blueprint skills. This role involves travel to customer sites up to 20% and lifts up to 60 pounds in a shop and field setting.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical and/or electrical assembly experience.
• 3+ years of industry specific experience or equivalent.
• Advanced shop math and blueprint reading skills.
• Extensive experience with automation including mechanical, electrical, controls, pneumatic, robotic systems, and process control.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machines using documentation such as SolidWorks models and assembly drawings.
• Lead the powerup of machines, verify I/O and basic machine functionality.
• Lead the debug of machines and systems, correct problems, and verify functionality.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Automation experience

Manual dexterity

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Hydraulic press

Forklifts

Job description

MGS Machine is a leading packaging automation solutions provider headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a key player in the consumer goods industry, we specialize in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art equipment for secondary packaging, product handling, and line integration. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions, including product handling, cartoners, case packers, and turn-key packaging lines, in industries such as pharma, healthcare, food, personal care, and industrial goods. We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. For more detailed information about MGS Machine and it comprehensive business landscape, please visit [www.mgsmachine.com]www.mgsmachine.com.

MGS is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, and fully owned by Isabella Seràgnoli. Coesia's companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and precision gears. Our customers include leading players in Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Pharma, Tobacco, Ceramic Tiles, Luxury Goods, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive, Electronics. Coesia has 141 operating units in 35 countries, a turnover of about 1.9 billion euros and over 8,000 employees. In the United States, Coesia employs over 900 people.

About the Role:

Operate in a fast paced, innovative environment in the assembly and testing of primary and secondary, high-speed packaging machinery. Assemble components, module assemblies, debug, and test machinery while meeting or exceeding the projects quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

• Plan and Lead teams, assemble machines using documentation such as SolidWorks models of Mechanical Parts and Assembly Drawings, Pneumatic Diagrams, and/or Electrical Schematics.
• Lead the Powerup of machines, verify I/O and basic machine functionality.
• Lead the debug of machines & systems, correct problems, and verify appropriate functionality including monitoring programming software.
• Setup and adjust parameters in electrical components, advanced troubleshooting of electrical circuits.
• Install and Integrate OEM equipment and collaborate with other team members to ensure functionality.
• Partner with Engineering to identify and implement technical solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to create and update project documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute testing and tear down (shipping prep) of packaging machinery.
• Part fabrication and modification.
• Verify fit and function of parts as well as completion and function of complex assemblies.
• Use of equipment such as: hand and power tools, precision measuring tools, grinding/sanding/polishing tools, lathes, mills, hydraulic press, drill press, and fork trucks.
• Maintain safe and organized work area.
• Inspect own and others work.
• Subject Matter Expert on internal work processes.
• Support to continually improve work processes.
• Clear communication and teamwork with peers.
• Support and promote the company values through words, actions, and gestures.
• Direct customer interactions and support.
• Travel to customer sites for equipment installations, troubleshooting, support, and training activities (up to 20%).
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Direct.

Support Given: Assist with onboarding and training of other employees.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of mechanical and/or electrical assembly experience.
• 3 or more years of industry specific experience or equivalent
• Advanced Shop math and blueprint reading skills.
• Extensive experience with automation including mechanical, electrical, controls, pneumatic, robotic systems, and process control.
• Lift weight up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, bending, reaching, twisting and squatting.
• Continuous standing, carrying, and grasping.
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Good manual dexterity, eyesight, and hearing abilities
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel: talk and hear. Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Regularly lifts up to 10 to 60 pounds. Should be able to climb to elevated levels using ladders etc.
• Work within both a shop floor and office environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise level.
• Safety glasses and close-toed shoes are required.
• Some exposures to dust, dirt, noise, and smoke.

Our Offer:

Coesia North America offers a competitive benefit package which includes, among other things:

• 401K offering 6% company match with no vesting period
• 12-weeks paid parental leave
• Multiple health benefit & insurance options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation + Paid Sick / Wellness time
• Paid 12 observed calendar holidays (including paid 4th of July week shutdown)
• Company paid short-term disability (80% wager placement) & long-term disability
• HSA company contribution for individual & employer family coverage
• Profit-sharing eligibility

The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual base pay range is between $32-39/hour + travel pay + additional onsite installation pay ranging from an additional $2,000-$18,000 based on amount of travel.