- Competitive Salary
- Generous Benefits - Effective your first day
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Educational Assistance
- 401K Match - up to 6%
- No cost Life and Disability Programs
- Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Minimum of 5 years of automation maintenance experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems experience required.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding in troubleshooting electro-mechanical control systems and PLC based control systems, relay ladder logic, and PLC troubleshooting.
- Experienced in general mechanical maintenance of production machinery to include reading blueprints, pneumatics, hydraulics, and ordering machine parts.
- Possess knowledge of electrical wiring repairs and installation, AC/DC controls, blueprints, schematic diagrams, pneumatics, and hydraulics diagrams. Must have the ability to document control circuits and keep track of changes to PLC programs.
- Ability to use a variety of small hand tools, power tools, hoists, and material handling equipment.
- Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and ability to communicate with all levels of employees and suppliers.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and troubleshooting software.
- Must provide own hand tools.
- Ability to stand much of the time, able to lift 50 lbs., and availability to work overtime when necessary.
- Focus on our highly automated production lines including metal forming, vision systems, robotics, state of the art packaging systems, etc.
- Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and equipment.
- Plan maintenance and repair procedures. This will include power, electric, and electronic control. Diagnose problems. Determine what repairs are required and what equipment, supplies, and skills are needed to complete the repairs.
- Plan sequences of operations for fabricating & installing new machinery.
- Submit purchase requisitions or make components for assigned repairs.
- Operate machine tools as required to install and repair equipment (for example, torches, welders, drill presses, parts cleaning, band saws, forklifts, jib hoists/cranes, high lifts, and rigging equipment).
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment. Closure of maintenance work orders in a timely manner with a high level of quality. Experience using a CMMS system to manage work orders and PM tasks is a plus.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area for all employees. Maintain compliance with all safety policies and standards.
- Train new/current employee in basic machine operations to increase machine knowledge to maximize utilization; relieve operators and setup personnel, as necessary.
- Recommend & execute cost saving improvements, safety, and ergonomic improvements.
- Ensure comprehensive and complete communication with oncoming shift.
- Work with outside contractors and maintain positive, long-term relationships with suppliers. Utilize a variety of communication tools including cell phone, email, text, Zoom, Teams, Skype, etc. in an international setting.
- Document all work in a neat and legible manner. Ensure that all documents are maintained within the CMMS system.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.
Automation Technician - Chicago, United States - ROCKWOOL Group
Description
We are seeking an Automation Technician in our Rockfon, Chicago, IL location. The position is 2nd shift, working 2:30PM -11:00PM Monday-Friday .
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
Join us and make a difference
Your future team:
As a member of the production team, you will support many departments by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, upgrading, and building machinery as directed by preventative maintenance (PM) plans, work orders, and calls. Continuously improve methods, techniques, machinery, and other as needed to positively impact the organization. The Automation Technician troubleshoots and repairs robotics, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, electro-mechanical control systems, and supports the PLC based control systems.
What we offer:
What you bring:
What you will be doing:
Work Environment & Conditions:
We are proud of our global manufacturing facilities, which are equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes that drive efficiency and precision. We continuously invest in upgrading our equipment to stay at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. In our manufacturing facilities, safety and cleanliness are top priorities. We have implemented robust safety protocols, comprehensive training programs and maintain rigorous cleanliness standards to provide a safe, healthy and pleasant work environment.
Who we are:
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities... all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.
At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as " The ROCKWOOL Way ". This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.
ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.