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Plant Automation SME - Allen-Bradley & Siemens Controls $43.00/hr + Multiple Annual Bonuses

• Brown Deer, WI Area
• 1st Shift (Mon-Fri)
• Full-Time /

Direct Hire Compensation & Earnings:

$43.00/hr baseline starting rate, backed by multiple annual performance bonuses, annual merit reviews, and a complete corporate benefits package.

Premier Day-Shift Schedule:

1st

Shift:

Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM). Exceptional schedule stability with no exhausting on-call rotations or off-shift requirements.

Role & Visibility:

High-visibility Subject Matter Expert (SME) position serving as the facility's ultimate technical authority on high-capacity automation lines, robotic logic, and PLC diagnostics.

Company Culture & Stability:

Direct-hire seat with a rapidly growing, market-leading manufacturing innovator in the Brown Deer area, celebrated for its employee-centric culture, long team tenure, and zero corporate bureaucracy.

Strict Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 8+ years of depth diagnosing automated machinery, VFDs, industrial robotics, and active PLC code monitoring/troubleshooting. If you are a seasoned automation veteran looking to step away from chaotic off-shifts and step into a strategic lead position on 1st shift, this direct-hire SME seat is built for you. Our client is a rapidly growing, market-leading manufacturing innovator in the Brown Deer, WI area. Rather than handling basic reactive repairs, you will serve as the plant's principal technical authority on high-capacity automation lines, complex robotics, and control systems. The organization actively recognizes and rewards long-term technical contributions through a multi-tiered annual bonus structure, premier day-shift stability, and an environment where your maintenance and engineering expertise is genuinely respected. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities) Serve as

Plant Automation SME:

Perform advanced diagnostics, systemic logic reviews, and precision repairs on high-capacity industrial automation lines and complex robotic cells.

Troubleshoot PLC & Control Systems:

Monitor live code, execute online diagnostic checks, and optimize control logic on Allen-Bradley (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) PLC platforms.

Trace Complex Schematics:

Read and interpret multi-page electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and fluid power system prints to isolate intermittent control loop issues and high-level faults.

Maintain Power & Fluid Systems:

Execute preventative maintenance and systemic repairs on multi-phase AC/DC electrical distribution systems, high-pressure hydraulics, and advanced pneumatics.

Execute Fabrication & Repair:

Utilize practical welding and custom fabrication skills to modify machine frameworks, reinforce heavy assemblies, and repair critical equipment on-site.

Provide Technical Leadership:

Partner with plant leadership to drive down operational downtime while coaching and mentoring junior maintenance technicians. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

Industrial Maintenance Depth:

8+ years of industrial maintenance and automation experience within high-volume, continuous-production manufacturing environments.

Control Systems Mastery:

Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial robotics, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and live PLC logic.

Schematic & Blueprint Literacy:

Expert capability reading intricate electrical, electronic control, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Practical Fabrication Skills:

Demonstrated welding and custom shop fabrication capabilities for heavy industrial machinery repair and structural modifications.

Location & Authorization:

U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI area. Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

Formal Education & Certifications:

Associate degree in Automated Manufacturing, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical certifications.

Advanced Robotics Exposure:

Direct programming or troubleshooting experience on FANUC, ABB, or Yaskawa robotic arms.

Continuous Improvement Focus:

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and preventative maintenance optimization.