Automation Technician 2nd Shift
Date: Aug 20, 2025
Location: WALWORTH, US, 53184
Company: NOVARES
Job Purpose
Design and carry out production facility automation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1 - Study and perform the automation of Special Machines, Validation means, Tools and other resources and help to develop them at the workshop and in Mecaplast group units - Ensure the automation of facilities, in compliance with specific and general specifications and based on the automation process of a project
- Validate wiring diagrams (produced internally or by subcontractors)
- Work with the Design Office to define the technical and functional resource design
- Help machine technicians to develop Product/Process in the workshop and/or in Mecaplast group production units
- Perform site back-ups
- Update diagrams
- Determine machine capacity
- Manage Poka-yoke tests
2 - Research and optimise new techniques and technologies to improve the different Production means in terms of functionality, cost, reliability, deadlines, quality and safety
- Conduct the technological watch in his/her field of expertise
3 - Analyse the economic incidence and deadlines of technical developments adopted
- Gather technical requirements from the different production unit departments prior to each start-up on site and ask his/her line manager to approve these requirements prior to their implementation
- Contribute to continuous improvement by capitalising on and sharing feedback at the end of a project
- Notify his/her line manager in the event of a deviation.
- Validate wiring diagrams (produced internally or by subcontractors)
- Work with the Design Office to define the technical and functional resource design
- Help machine technicians to develop Product/Process in the workshop and/or in Mecaplast group production units
- Perform site back-ups
- Update diagrams
- Determine machine capacity
- Manage Poka-yoke tests
2 - Research and optimise new techniques and technologies to improve the different Production means in terms of functionality, cost, reliability, deadlines, quality and safety
- Conduct the technological watch in his/her field of expertise
3 - Analyse the economic incidence and deadlines of technical developments adopted
- Gather technical requirements from the different production unit departments prior to each start-up on site and ask his/her line manager to approve these requirements prior to their implementation
- Contribute to continuous improvement by capitalising on and sharing feedback at the end of a project
- Notify his/her line manager in the event of a deviation.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Trade School Degree of five years or more proven experience desired.
- Licenses/Certifications: Forklift Certified, Injection Molding Trade School Certificate, PLC, Robotic Knowledge.
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Must be able to read, write & speak English
- Work independently / without supervision
- Work well with others
- Basic computer skills
- Good Math skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Mechanical and electrical ability
- Blue Print Reading
- Ability to lift 80 lbs.
- Ability to work at height up to 40 ft.
- Ability to climb and work from a ladder up to 25 ft.
- Ability to stand on feet for 8, 10 and 12 hours
- Must be an independent thinker and a problem solver.
Novares Offers a Variety of benefits to our employees.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K Retirement plan with company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Perfect Attendance Bonus
Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee