ron sunshine associatesSouth Milwaukee, WI
Plant Controls & Automation SME - Industrial PLC Diagnostics & Robotics
$43.00/hr
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Plant Controls & Automation SME - Industrial PLC Diagnostics & Robotics
ron sunshine associatesSouth Milwaukee, WI
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$43.00/hr
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial Machinery MechanicsElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and MaintenanceAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingRelay and Industrial Control Manufacturing
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Plant Controls & Automation SME – Industrial PLC Diagnostics & Robotics$43.00/hr + Multiple Annual Bonuses • Brown Deer, WI Area • 1st Shift (Mon–Fri) • Direct-HirePay & Incentives: $43.00/hr baseline starting rate + multiple annual performance bonuses, annual merit reviews, and a complete corporate benefits package. Work Pattern/Schedule: Premier Day-Shift Schedule (1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM). Exceptional schedule stability with no exhausting on-call rotations or off-shift requirements. Environment & Company Profile: High-visibility Subject Matter Expert (SME) seat with a rapidly growing, market-leading manufacturing innovator in the Brown Deer area; celebrated for an employee-centric culture, long team tenure, and zero corporate bureaucracy. Core Functional Scope: Serve as the facility's ultimate technical authority on high-capacity automation lines, live PLC code monitoring and logic diagnostics (Allen-Bradley & Siemens), VFDs, industrial robotics, power distribution, and shop fabrication/welding. Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 8+ years of depth diagnosing automated machinery, VFDs, industrial robotics, and active PLC code troubleshooting, US work authorization (U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder), and a local commute to Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI.If you are a seasoned automation veteran looking to step away from chaotic off-shifts and step into a strategic lead position on 1st shift, this direct-hire SME seat is built for you. Our client is a rapidly growing, market-leading manufacturing innovator in the Brown Deer, WI area. Rather than handling basic reactive repairs, you will serve as the plant's principal technical authority on high-capacity automation lines, complex robotics, and control systems. The organization actively recognizes and rewards long-term technical contributions through a multi-tiered annual bonus structure, premier day-shift stability, and an environment where your maintenance and engineering expertise is genuinely respected.
What You Will Be Doing:
- (Daily Responsibilities)
- Serve as Plant Automation SME: Perform advanced diagnostics, systemic logic reviews, and precision repairs on high-capacity industrial automation lines and complex robotic cells.
- Troubleshoot PLC & Control Systems: Monitor live code, execute online diagnostic checks, and optimize control logic on Allen-Bradley (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) PLC platforms.
- Trace Complex Schematics: Read and interpret multi-page electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and fluid power system prints to isolate intermittent control loop issues and high-level faults.
- Maintain Power & Fluid Systems: Execute preventative maintenance and systemic repairs on multi-phase AC/DC electrical distribution systems, high-pressure hydraulics, and advanced pneumatics.
- Execute Fabrication & Repair: Utilize practical welding and custom fabrication skills to modify machine frameworks, reinforce heavy assemblies, and repair critical equipment on-site.
- Provide Technical Leadership: Partner with plant leadership to drive down operational downtime while coaching and mentoring junior maintenance technicians.
What We Are Looking For:
- (Requirements & Qualifications)
- Industrial Maintenance Depth: 8+ years of industrial maintenance and automation experience within high-volume, continuous-production manufacturing environments.
- Control Systems Mastery: Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial robotics, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and live PLC logic.
- Schematic & Blueprint Literacy: Expert capability reading intricate electrical, electronic control, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Practical Fabrication Skills: Demonstrated welding and custom shop fabrication capabilities for heavy industrial machinery repair and structural modifications.
- Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI area.
- Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)
Formal Education & Certifications:
Associate degree in Automated Manufacturing, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical certifications.
Advanced Robotics Exposure: Direct programming or troubleshooting experience on FANUC, ABB, or Yaskawa robotic arms.
Continuous Improvement Focus: Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and preventative maintenance optimization.
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Senior
Salary
$43.00/hr
Location
South Milwaukee, WI
Occupation
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Industry
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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