July 24, 2020 | Whitewater, WI

This position is located in Whitewater, WI and is 3rd Shift.

Husco is committed to building an environment for employees to be able:

• To have the flexibility of their own work and put a personal 'stamp' on their output
• Continuously expand and development their professional skills and knowledge
• Create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world

POSITION SUMMARY

Husco provides individuals the opportunity to pursue a career within a fast-paced, industry leading and entrepreneurial organization. The Automation Technician will be responsible for recovering faulted or down equipment to an operational state, and resolving equipment performance issues. The key to success in this position is problem solving and utilizing technical knowledge to get to the root cause of a problem rather than simply identifying symptoms. The best Automation Technician is self-motivated and a natural trouble-shooter who is able to react quickly under pressure and prioritize and manage several tasks concurrently.

HUSCO is committed to building an diverse environment for employees to be able:

• To have the flexibility of their own work and put a personal 'stamp' on their output
• Continuously expand and development their professional skills and knowledge
• Create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Minimize Machine Downtime and Maximize Parts per Hour on the Line. Utilize strong automation background and problem solving skills to debug existing and new equipment. Determine root cause of equipment problems and improve process performance. Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, software and hydraulic systems.
• Collaborate with Engineers to Implement Improvement Ideas for Better Line Performance. Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineers to provide feedback on design ideas and solutions for permanent corrective actions for line issues.
• Facilitate Tool and Fixture Purchases. Assist in identifying spare parts or repair parts needed for the assembly lines and creating purchase requisitions for ordering them.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree or equivalent military or formal training in Industrial Automation Technology, Electrical/Mechanical or Electronics
  
• Exposure to machine troubleshooting, process control, CAD
• Ability to use hand tools proficiently.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. (All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others). The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.

(This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.)

(HUSCO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.)