Job Description
This position is an exciting opportunity for professionals interested in the automation sector within Indiana's plastics and manufacturing industry. The role focuses on providing technical support to maintenance operations, including troubleshooting complex problems, determining root causes, implementing solutions, and documenting processes. The successful candidate will apply software and controls engineering, process control design, and support automated manufacturing equipment.
ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support to maintenance operations.Troubleshoot complex problems and determine root causes.Implement solutions and document processes.Apply software and controls engineering techniques.Design process control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.Essential SkillsMinimum of 3 years of experience in Controls and Automation.Successful completion of several automation projects in the manufacturing industry or with a system integrator.Strong knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, and computer programming.Proficiency in Siemens PLC Programming.Additional Skills & QualificationsDesign of control logic and control schematics.Strong PLC programming skills using ladder logic, Siemens FB, and STL programming in Step 7 and TIA.Work Environment
The position is a first shift opportunity with minimal travel involved. Candidates should be available for on-call support after normal working hours when needed. Benefits include Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and a Fidelity 401k plan with matching contributions. The work environment is collaborative and provides opportunities to support a reputable company while building automation experience.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
American Renolit Benefits:
We have Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance with a $900 Individual / $2700 Family deductible and 90/10 coverage, as well as dental and vision insurance. The company pays 85% of the premium, and based on longevity with the company, the company contribution increases. After 10 years with the company, the company pays 100% of the premium. The cost for a new hire for medical insurance (individual) per bi-weekly pay is $73.11, (family) per bi-weekly pay is $237.60, vision insurance individual $.32 and family $.75, dental insurance individual $2.14 and family $6.43. Additionally, we offer company paid life insurance in the amount of your annual salary plus $10,000, and you can purchase additional life insurance if you choose.
We offer a Fidelity 401k plan which you could participate in after 2 months and after one year, we match the first 5% dollar for dollar. In addition, we have a discretionary Safe Harbor contribution of 3% (after one year of employment).
We have 8 paid holidays per year (New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day ). Also, you receive an additional 5 vacation days in your fifth, tenth, and 15th year of employment.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in La Porte,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025.
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