Automation Technician

Silgan Container Co; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal food packaging seeks an Automation Technician to ensure equipment efficiency and safety. This role involves troubleshooting, collaborating with teams, and maintaining automation systems. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of growth and advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Quarterly incentive bonuses

On-the-job training

2 weeks vacation

Holiday shutdowns

Paid holidays

Add-on benefits like pet insurance

Onsite food market

Qualifications

• 2+ years electronic troubleshooting in manufacturing or maintenance.
• Experience with PLC systems and circuits.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting equipment & preventative maintenance.
• Collaborating with machine suppliers and resolving equipment issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Understanding of circuits

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with trade certification

Tools

PLC systems

Allen Bradley

Job description

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Pay is $36.50 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential. Shift: 6pm - 6am on the 2-2-3 schedule.

What we offer you:

• Pay is $36.50 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential.
• Overtime available.
• Quarterly incentive bonuses based on safety training completion plus plant incidents.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability, 401k with 6% match, HSA after 30 days.
• 2 weeks vacation, holiday shutdowns, and 10 paid holidays.
• Add-on benefits like pet insurance, Hinge Health, company toolbox, uniform, safety glasses, ear molds, shoe voucher, and insoles.
• On-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite food market, monthly gift card incentives, swag, and water bottles.
• Culture of advancement and growth.
• Commitment to safety through Drive to Zero Injuries.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting equipment & preventative maintenance.
• Collaborating with machine suppliers and resolving issues with various equipment types, including automation and PLC systems.
• Working with maintenance, production, engineering, and operations teams.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade certification.
• 2+ years electronic troubleshooting in manufacturing or maintenance.
• Experience with PLC systems, especially Allen Bradley, and understanding of circuits and schematics.

About Silgan Containers:

America's largest metal food packaging producer committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship through 2030 targets.