Automation Technician I: Hands-on Automation & Skill Growth

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Retirement savings

Vacation

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Maternity/Paternity leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Flexible spending

Pet care

Auto & home insurance

Critical illness

Wellness program

Job summary

Aptar in Mukwonago WI is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade automation equipment and vision systems across our packaging lines. The role involves hands-on repairs, preventive maintenance, and modest design modifications to improve uptime and quality.

Ideal candidates have strong electronics/PLC knowledge, machining skills, forklift operation, and the ability to read mechanical prints and electrical schematics. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits await.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of electronics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, and vision systems through technical college level courses and vendor seminars.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, measured by the STM testing.
• Proficiency in machining and fabrication, including MIG and TIG welding and use of drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder.
• Ability to work from mechanical prints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work with associates from all levels of the organization.
• Completion of forklift training and ability to operate forklifts safely.
• High school education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems, resolving all problems.
• Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.
• Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, per preventive maintenance and production schedules.
• Document repair and maintenance activities and quality checks.
• Train others on job duties, including outside molders.
• Perform daily system checks to verify quality checks.
• Keep storage areas organized through housekeeping.
• Advance skills via seminars and vendor training on current automation technologies.
• Set up new equipment.
• Build crates for equipment relocation.
• Perform conversions on assembly, lining and closing machines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

PLC programming

Pneumatics

Vision systems

Mechanical aptitude

Machining & fabrication

Reading schematics

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Drill press

Lathe

Job description

Aptar in Mukwonago WI is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade automation equipment and vision systems across our packaging lines. The role involves hands-on repairs, preventive maintenance, and modest design modifications to improve uptime and quality.

Ideal candidates have strong electronics/PLC knowledge, machining skills, forklift operation, and the ability to read mechanical prints and electrical schematics. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits await.