Automation Controls Technician 1st shifts in Lincoln

Automation Control Technician – 1st Shift 1st Shift: 7 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday $1,000 sign‑on bonus after 90 days (based on performance/attendance) Job Overview The Automation/Controls Technician uses many of the same skills as a mechanic and/or machinist. It requires hands‑on skills learned from repairing equipment, machining, fabrication, troubleshooting, assembly, etc. These skills are ideal for helping us build the custom automation equipment that we design. Working with our engineers and other technicians to help us create custom automation equipment. This role involves helping our team assemble, wire, plumb, test‑run, troubleshoot and repair custom‑designed automation equipment. The automation equipment we design incorporates high‑tech systems such as robots, lasers, dial indexers, pick‑and‑place mechanisms, automatic feeders, automatic packaging, induction heating, machining, sawing, welding, forming, pressing, and most anything we can dream up. A Day In The Life Work alongside automation engineers and technicians to interpret designs and bring them to life. Study specifications such as viewing models in SolidWorks, drawings, sketches, or descriptions to move forward with building the automation equipment. Manage projects, including organization and cleaning; organize incoming materials from the machine shop and outside vendors; calculate dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly methods; verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances. Lift machine parts, position and secure parts on a surface plate or worktable; fit and assemble parts into assemblies and mechanisms. Wire and plumb machines with guidance; set up, use and troubleshoot basic automation electronics such as sensors and VFDs. Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and welding equipment to machine or fabricate parts; verify conformance of machined parts to specifications. Attend training to expand knowledge of current programming and machine maintenance, e.g. basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and various PLC/robotic coding. What Will Help You Thrive In This Role To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Five or more years experience in a mechanic/manufacturing/machinist environment and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands‑on skills from working on cars, farms, homes, etc. are a strong bonus. Associate’s degree in engineering/technology is also a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr