Automation Technician - Night Shift

Automation Technician - Night Shift Silgan Specialty Packaging United States, Wisconsin, Mequon 5650 West County Line Road (Show on map) Apr 27, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes, but are not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Perform varied and complex duties and tasks related to service, repair and general maintenance of high speed robotic and automation
• Perform electrical repairs to machines and equipment. Diagnose electrical/electronic malfunctions, troubleshoot microprocessors.
• Installation, wiring, and programming PLC's for smaller in house automation systems.
• Work with vendors during installs, modifications and offsite support
• Work with and support maintenance technicians and process technicians during machine downtime activities.
• Technical support with engineering and vendors during design stage thru project completion.
• Write and program camera vision systems to manufacture quality parts.
• Continuous improvement to automation systems to increase throughput, reduce scrap and reduce down time. Food Safety
• All employees are required to understand and follow all Quality Food Safety Management System (QFSMS) policies and procedures.

In addition, employees are responsible for reporting problems with the QFSMS to a supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of five years of progressive hands on related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with robotics and automation as well as industrial electrical is required. Experience in PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, and/or Siemens S7) and PC based programming languages a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals. Understand and interpret electrical schematics and panel drawings. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees within the organization as well as vendors, suppliers, contractors and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Understand and carry out instructions given in written, verbal or diagram form. The ability to effectively prioritize activities and conduct duties with minimal supervision is important. The ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions where limited information exists.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to work in a Windows based environment using spreadsheets, databases and word processing (basic Excel, Word) required. Experience with an ERP system preferred. Ability to learn and use 2-D and 3-D software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD to interpret part design, detail drawings & analyze function a plus. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Ability to instruct other individuals in safe operation of equipment. Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications. Strong mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance skills, ability to troubleshoot and repair all production facility equipment.

Proficient in the following trades:

Welding, electronics, air compressor, machine shop, hydraulics, and electrical maintenance. Use of precision measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, micrometers and various meters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. Requires regular standing, walking, manipulating hands, wrist and fingers to grasp tools and parts as well as reaching with hands and arms. Required to carry up to 50lbs up to 10 feet. Occasionally lift 75lbs (various pieces of equipment) from floor to waist level. Required to initiate push/pulling forces of up to 40lbs and sustained forces of up to 20lbs for a distance of up to 100 feet. Specific vision abilities requires by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The primary location of this position is a "climate controlled" environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The noise level on the manufacturing floor is loud. While performing the duties of this job, an automation technician works near moving mechanical parts. They are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The following personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be worn at all times when performing in this role while on the manufacturing floor: safety glasses and hearing protection. Food Safety protective equipment is required at all time while on the manufacturing floor: including hair nets, gloves and, if applicable, beard nets.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.