Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Date: May 20, 2026

Location: Mukwonago, WI, US, 53149

Company: Aptar Group

2-2-3 Rotating shift schedule: Nights: 6:20pm 6:30am OR Days: 6:20am - 6:30pm Retention bonus potential up to $5,000

Who Are We?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

You Should Work Here Because We

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What's New With Aptar

We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago WI: Automation Technician Night Shift

Job Elements & Position Responsibilities

For the purpose of this job description, equipment is defined as all Automation Equipment, Vision Systems and related conveyors, including any new equipment introduced to the manufacturing process.

Learn to, through on-the-job training, hands-on experience, seminars, and other education:

• Maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems, resolving all problems.
• Design and implement basic modifications to resolve machine problems.
• Dismantle, inspect and overhaul equipment, as required by preventive maintenance program and production schedules.
• Document repair and maintenance activities and quality checks.
• Participate in new equipment design.
• Train others on job duties, including outside molders.
• Perform daily systems checks to verify all quality checks are working properly.
• Perform required housekeeping, keeping all storage areas organized.
• Continuously maintain and advance skill level by attending seminars and vendor training, keeping up with current and future automation technologies.
• Set up new equipment.
• Build crates for equipment relocation.
• Do conversions on assembly, lining and closing machines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ability to work alone with minimal direct supervision. Acquire and develop, at acceptable rates, an extensive knowledge of electronics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, and vision systems through technical college level courses and supplier seminars. Strong mechanical aptitude, measured by the STM testing. Acquire and develop proficiency in machining and fabrication, including proficiency in MIG and TIG welding and drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operation. Acquire and develop ability to work from mechanical prints and electrical schematics. Ability to work with associates from all levels of the organization. Completion of fork truck training and the ability to operate fork trucks safely. High school education or equivalent.

What We Offer

An exciting, diverse and value based working environment. Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities. Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan. Contribute to the communities where we reside. An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), retirement savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical illness, and a wellness program.

Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.