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Automation Technician - 1st or 3rd shift in Richfield, WI

Automation Technician I

Location: Richfield or Germantown, WI
Shift: 12-Hour Day or Night Shift (2-2-3 Schedule)
Pay: $30-$43/hour
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Responsibilities

  • Program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain robots and automated equipment.
  • Support production by resolving automation and machinery issues.
  • Set up robots, EOAT, conveyors, and related equipment.
  • Troubleshoot assembly equipment, including pad printers, sonic welders, heat stakers, and hot stampers.
  • Train team members on machine operation and robot setup.
  • Support process improvements, new product launches, and automation projects.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
  • Follow all safety, GMP, and operating procedures.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2-5 years of automation, manufacturing, or maintenance experience.
  • Experience with 6-axis and SCARA robots; Fanuc experience preferred.
  • Fork Truck and Lockout/Tagout certifications required.
  • Experience with mills, lathes, saws, and hand tools.
  • Technical education, toolmaker, or machine-builder experience is a plus.





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Posted by Kaley Stiener on July 29, 2026.

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