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Top notch company in the Milwaukee, WI area with over 800 employees has an outstanding opportunities for Automation Technicians. 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift positions available. These are 8 hour shifts. Job Summary: Automation Technician is responsible for specific automated and semi-automated equipment and extraction / placement robots. An Automation Technician should be willing and able to perform complete set-ups, troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues, diagnose and repair equipment, make adjustments, and execute maintenance of the equipment. Essential Functions: • Training to accurately perform changeovers and setups on all machines within all the facilities within specifications of work orders, and OSHA regulated safety procedures and quality guidelines. • Adjusting Robot and automation pick points, timers, and settings • Loading Star Robot programs after a mold change or creating a new program if one does not exist. • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to equipment when necessary or assigned to. Follow provided work instructions to ensure proper lubricants and inspections are done to satisfactory standards. • Replacing and aligning vertical balance cylinders on Star Automation Robots • Analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, or repair electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical components on automated and semi-automated equipment. • Use a company service laptop to adjust servo and actuator parameters, adjust inspection camera parameters, and calibrate metering equipment. • Make adjustments, repairs, and maintenance on machines in a manner that complies with company safety and workmanship expectations. • Minimize faults, alarms, and product scrap by proposing solutions or improvements to the equipment or manufacturing process through constructive thinking and collaborating with affected departments. Other Functions: • Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively and follow work instructions. • Able to properly operate a forklift, scissor lift, overhead crane, and pallet hand jack. • Safely use hand and power tools. • Basic to advanced PC skills and knowledge. • Able to visually inspect product and packaging quality according to quality standards while wearing approved safety eyewear. • Willing to work daily overtime and weekend overtime as necessary to meet the needs of customers. Qualifications: • A high school diploma or equivalent required; A technical or trade school associate degree or similar is preferred • The ability to read, write, and perform basic math is required. • Complete set of personal hand tools, with a toolbox or bag. • Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, and be adequately insured • Stand, walk, climb, kneel, and bend for up to 8 hours, or more on occasion. • Good dexterity; some repairs or adjustments require loosening and tightening hardware.

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