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Automation Technician

Broetje Automation
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Charleston, SC 29424, US

Salary

$30 - $44 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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  • The Automation Technician position at Broetje Automation in Charleston, SC, is a full-time role responsible for maintaining robotic-controlled automated fastening machines for aircraft assembly.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a Technical Certificate or Associates/BS in relevant engineering fields, and at least 3 years of experience in industrial automation or machine tool maintenance.
  • The hourly wage ranges from $30.00 to $44.00, with additional compensation for overtime and a shift differential for second and third shifts.
  • Benefits include a 401(k) match, fully paid healthcare, 3 weeks of PTO, and a tuition reimbursement program up to $10,000 per year.
  • The role requires strong skills in electrical design, PLC programming, and troubleshooting, along with the ability to work weekends and lift up to 40 lbs.
Job Title: Automation Technician
Position available in: Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 3


Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).

Summary: This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.  

Shift Schedule:
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM 
    • $1.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekends (OVERTIME)
Compensation/Benefits:
  • Hourly Range: $30.00-44.00/hr, plus overtime & shift differential
  • 6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period
  • 100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Disability plan & group life insurance program
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000/yr
  • International travel opportunities (Germany)
Education & Experience:
  • High school or equivalent AND Technical Certificate or Associates/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics
  • 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience -- machine tool maintenance experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting & Siemens 840D series CNC troubleshooting experience (ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience)
  • NEC Certification
Qualifications:
  • Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
  • Extensive experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
  • CNC troubleshooting experience
  • Thorough knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC
  • Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels
  • Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
  • Confidence when communicating with customers from management to maintenance technicians
  • Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
  • Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)
  • Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME)
  • Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights 
  • Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and repetitively climb stairs within a manufacturing environment
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions
  • Internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devices
  • Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming
  • Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support
  • Maintain logs & written records of duties performed
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