Automation Technician - 2nd shift

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. seeks an industrial automation technician with formal training or an Associate degree in automation technology, electrical/mechanical fields, or electronics.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, process control, CAD, and strong problem-solving skills on production equipment. You will assist engineers by identifying spare parts, supporting equipment performance, and implementing permanent corrective actions to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent training in automation tech, electrical/mechanical or electronics.
• Exposure to machine troubleshooting and process control.
• CAD experience.
• Ability to use hand tools proficiently.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley) preferred.
• Experience with pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying spare parts or repair parts needed for the assembly lines and creating purchase requisitions for ordering them.
• Responsible for supporting equipment/processes, supporting, and resolving equipment performance issues
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineers to provide feedback on design ideas and solutions for permanent corrective actions for line issues.
• Determine root cause of equipment problems and improve process performance
• Minimize Machine Downtime and Maximize Parts per Hour on the Line
• Collaborate with Engineers to Implement Improvement Ideas for Better Line Performance
• Facilitate Tool and Fixture Purchases

Skills

Automation troubleshooting

Process control

CAD

Hand tools

Problem solving

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

Associate degree or equivalent training in Industrial Automation Technology, Electrical/Mechanical or Electronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Pneumatics

Job description

Qualifications

Associate Degree or equivalent military or formal training in Industrial Automation Technology, Electrical/Mechanical or Electronics. Preferred Associates in Automation Technology Exposure to machine troubleshooting, process control, CAD Ability to use hand tools proficiently. Utilize strong automation background and problem solving skills to debug existing and new equipment. Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, software and hydraulic systems Experience preferred using PLC's (Allen Bradley) Experience with pneumatics

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying spare parts or repair parts needed for the assembly lines and creating purchase requisitions for ordering them.
• Responsible for supporting equipment/processes, supporting, and resolving equipment performance issues
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineers to provide feedback on design ideas and solutions for permanent corrective actions for line issues.
• Determine root cause of equipment problems and improve process performance
• Minimize Machine Downtime and Maximize Parts per Hour on the Line
• Collaborate with Engineers to Implement Improvement Ideas for Better Line Performance
• Facilitate Tool and Fixture Purchases