Automation Maintenance Technician

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality. Our philosophy is to promote from within, and we invest in our employees’ training and development through tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more.  We offer a clean manufacturing environment where safety is always job one.

Summary: 

The Automation Technician is responsible for planning repair methods, installing equipment, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, repairing equipment as required in order to support the production department. This employee is able to diagnose problems and accurately estimate the amount of time and the equipment required to perform a repair.

Responsibilities:  

• Install, maintain, and repair production 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.
• Estimate labor required for assigned repairs.
• Requisition or make components for assigned repairs.
• Operate machine tools as required to install and repair equipment.
• Assist with the development of a preventive maintenance (PM) program. 
• Suggest PM schedules for equipment and assist with implementing the plan.
• Document all work in a neat and legible manner. Ensure that all documents are kept in accordance with department procedures.
• Demonstrate good communication skills with other maintenance technicians and with production supervisors.
• Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma plus technical courses preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills
• Some manufacturing, mechanical and/or automation maintenance experience required 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations by be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a physically active position in a manufacturing facility.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, effectively communicate with others, and use active listening skills. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she will occasionally be required to work 25 feet in the air on scaffolding or high-lifts.  Vision ability requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.  This is a full time position.  However, due to variations in production schedules, this employee may be asked to work additional hours, including weekends, to meet additional demands.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a manufacturing facility.  This will have variations in temperature and humidity seasonally, most notably in summer.  Noise level is moderate for an injection molding facility.  This employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  Safety procedures must be followed to avoid the risk of electrical shock.  Safety equipment will be worn regularly.  Some travel to outside vendors may be required.

The Anticipated Pay Range for This Position:  $23.00-$35.00 hourly

Suncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision insurance, Telehealth benefits
• Group Term Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.