Skillbridge Automation Technician

Henkel; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel’s Consumer Brands team in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a Skillbridge Automation Technician to keep plant equipment running and production on schedule. The role focuses on PLC, VFD, servo, robotics, vision, HMI, and safety circuits, with collaboration across Engineering, Maintenance and Production.

Qualifications include an associate degree in electronics or automation controls or 4 years of equivalent experience; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; experience with Allen-Bradley and Ladder

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or automation controls or 4 years comparable experience.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, servo systems and robotics is desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/control systems and apply lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, VFD, servo, robotics, vision, HMI and safety circuits to keep production running.
• Create and update programs/graphics for new and existing projects with Engineering, Maintenance and Production.
• Lead troubleshooting and train operators/maintenance on basic operation and troubleshooting.
• Perform electrical/control based preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Complete controls and electrical work orders as assigned.

Skills

Automation controls

Allen Bradley

Ladder Logic

Lean Manufacturing

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in electronics or automation controls

Tools

Automation programming software

Job description

Skillbridge Automation Technician

Consumer BrandsProductionUnited States, Bowling Green, KY, KYFull TimeLimited

About this position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

The Automation Technician ensures plant equipment and facilities are operational and in constant production by troubleshooting and maintaining control components (e.g., PLC, VFD, Servo, Robotics, Vision, HMI, Safety Circuits). They also assist in creating and updating programs/graphics for new and existing projects, collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production personnel to ensure accurate automated functions.

• Must be an active‑duty military member within 180 days of separation when the role begins.
• Positions located in Bowling Green, KY
• Ensure all production equipment is safely functioning at its highest efficiency by resolving downtime issues, improving performance, and reducing scrap
• Perform electrical/control based preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
• Provide leadership / facilitation in troubleshooting by utilizing automation programming software packages
• Utilize knowledge of machine controls to train operators and maintenance on basic operation and troubleshooting of equipment
• Complete controls and electrical work orders as assigned

What makes you a good fit

• Must be an active-duty military member within 180 days of separation when the role begins.
• Position located in Bowling Green, KY
• Associate degree in electronics or automation controls required or 4 years comparable experience
• Carry, lift, push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Must have experience in Allen Bradley or Ladder Logic Programming
• Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to work 12 hour NIGHT shift, 5:45pm – 6am with rotating days, including every other weekend & some holidays

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: req78372

Job Locations: United States, KY, Bowling Green, KY

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application