Job Description
The role of the Melt Shop Automation Technician includes safely installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and automation equipment in the Melt Shop and associated process lines. This role requires the ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including call-ins. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within our company; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
ResponsibilitiesSafely install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automation equipment in the Melt Shop and associated process lines.Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including call-ins.Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.Work as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve common goals.Communicate effectively, giving full attention to what others are saying and ensuring information is understood.Identify problems and analyze related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Take initiative in seeking out work that needs to be done and take on responsibilities and challenges.Develop specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual and team work.Ensure thorough attention to detail in accomplishing tasks, making sure expectations are met.Essential SkillsKnowledge of computers, electrical/electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, networking, Microsoft Office, and programming.Knowledge of basic electrical theory, including basic troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance of electronic equipment.PLC programming and Siemens - ability to make edits, understand functionality, and troubleshoot.Experience with Siemens S7 controllers/programming packages and network communications.Experience with Wonderware/Aveva software.Additional Skills & QualificationsAdvanced automation development experience.Knowledge of Melt Shop processes.Network troubleshooting, server, and wiring skills.Navy Nuclear experience preferred.Why Work Here?
Our company offers a Production Based Pay system with a base pay. Employees have great earning potential, with electricians and mechanics making over 100K annually. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive management team with an average tenure of over 20 years. Our plant has been running for 31 years, presenting ample opportunities for growth due to upcoming retirements. Employees benefit from profit-sharing and stock programs, access to a free clinic for employees and their families, production bonuses, a state-of-the-art gym, and an excellent cafeteria. We also host quarterly work lunches and offer free financial advising through Calm Water. Our stock program allows employees to invest up to $400 per week with immediate returns.
Work Environment
The work environment is heavy industrial, hot, and dirty, with non-climate-controlled conditions. This schedule is a day shift, 6:00am-3:00pm. There is a potential to be on-call.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Huger, South Carolina.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Production Bonus Based Pay system w/base pay
Plant has been running for 31 years, so there are a lot of retirements coming up and opportunity for growth
Onsite clinic that is free to employee and family
Weekly production bonuses
Onsite gym - SUPER nice
Onsite cafeteria
Quarterly work lunches/they will cook steaks for everyone or smoke something on the smoker
Calm water financial advising - free to employee
Stock program
Safety focused company
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Huger,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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