Automation Maintenance Technician

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.
We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands: Jack Link’s® , Lorissa’s™ Organic Snacks , Golden Island® , BiFi® , Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few, there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.
Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.
Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

Responsibilities

Wage: $29-$33 Per hour ($26-$30 Base Wages, PLUS $3.00 Shift Differential); Shift: Mon-Thur: 3:15pm-2am; Job Description; Job Related Skills/Responsibilities; · Think critically to solve problems and be detail oriented.; · Be comfortable using digital hardware and software.; · Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.; · Report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.; · Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.; · Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.; · Adhere to all company personnel policies.; · Follow daily production schedule and help achieve specified goals.; · Ensure product conforms to specifications.; · Follow good manufacturing practices, along with company SOP’s and SSOP’s.; · Use industrial programming skills to program, train, operate, and maintain automated equipment.; · Self-Motivated to work independently with or without supervision with solid follow through.; · Proficient understanding of ladder logic programming.; · Maintain and update existing PLC / Controls system.; · Work with Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot machine issues.; · Research and integrate new systems and/or technology.; · Maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed.; Administrative Skills; · Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.; · Able to effectively communicate using the English language (speak, read, and write).; · Have general maintenance knowledge.

Requirements

Associates Degree (or equivalent).; · Proficient with industrial programming:; i. Wonderware Software; ii. Allen Brady (Logix 500, Logix, 5000, Studio 5000, Factory Talk ME); iii. Bosch-Rexroth (Indra Works, Indra Logics); Programs will be dependent on the area you will work in.; Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).; Desired Qualifications; · 1-3+ years previous experience in automation.; · Robotics/Automation specialization and training.